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Papa’s World – Past times with family!

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My mother Mary’s parents.

Nora and David.

My middle name is David-

He passed before I was born, but my grandma lived with us as I was growing up!

They had ELEVEN children!

During the depression –

He would take and feed the neighbors from his farm!

Family from the past.

TRUE!!!!

The three youngest grandkids came to visit when we lived in a condo in Ocean Keyes –

In North Myrtle Beach!

Creating so many fond memories from the past!

On our wedding day –

June 25th. 1982!

WOW – THAT WENT FAST!!!!!

Papa – with our friends Cindy and Buck –

In Northern California.

They were our neighbors back in Portville, N.Y.

We now live some 38 miles from them in N.C.

We are still friends after all these years-

And have traveled the world on vacations with them!

FRIENDS FROM THE PAST AND TO THIS PRESENT DAY!

A VERY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Friends – Cindy, Dottie, and Sherry.

Decades and decades of friendships!

The smiles tell it all!

In July of 2024 –

Our family helped us celebrate our turning 75 years old!

Here – we are at OIB on the sand by the beach.

Over twenty years ago –

We started to search for something that would help us age healthily into our senior years!

We found the research – published in Journals –

That proved what this supplement would do once you ingest it!

It goes directly into the bloodstream –

And carries an NSA verification for professional athletes.

It is the Winter and Summer Olympic teams supplement.

Over twenty years ago, we made this choice and have never missed a day!

I still take the CAPSULES –

But – they produced a powder that is made into a liquid with water that Shery drinks every day!

She has difficulty swallowing capsules or any pills.

In those early years, we decided to save money and pay for the product –

By becoming a partner in the company –

Whish, in addition to the USA –

It is sold in over 25 countries!

Today, she still helps out people –

Looking for health and nutrition.

When you become a partner –

You get your own WEBSITE!

Sherry’s website-

With her EMAIL and PHONE NUMBER!

www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

She can sell from here to the USA –

And those 25 countries!

We have been aging as healthily as we can –

For twenty-plus years.

We are grateful for those who led us to this supplement all those years ago,

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Papa’s World – Looking back and good thoughts.

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The Covid Pandemic – It still amazes me that some people did not take this seriously-

And refused to wear masks!

All around us, people were really sick.

Here we had to stock up on groceries –

It became just a habit and was no big deal!

Although I went months without a haircut-

Reminded me of my days way back in the 70s –

Riding my motorcycle with long hair! LOL

The date – June 25th. 1982-

Our wedding day.

My oh my-

The time has gone by so fast.

Kids are all grown up, and grandchildren have graduated from college!

Hard to believe that great-grandchildren are possible in the future!

It has been a long ride, and I have enjoyed every moment of it!

The innocence before they get older.

Love this time of life!

At my age – it could be me! LOL!!!!

It never gets old with old friends.

BOB and PAM!

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

Now they will be nearby for a year –

Testing out the area.

They have been RVING the past six plus years!

Friends are priceless!

Our friends have this sign near their front door! LOL!!!

For three golfers who just play for fun –

Cindy – Sherry and I –

Playing a scramble-

Carded a nine-hole even par!

Proud of this in my senior years!

In July 2024 – Sherry and I –

Celebrated our 75th. birthdays with family on OIB!

Back in the early 2000s –

We decided to search for and find a supplement with nutrients –

To provide us with nutrition to age as healthily as we can into our senior years.

After much research, we found the one that has published research –

That proves what it does to the bloodstream.

We have never missed a day since then.

It is taken by the Winter and Summer Olympic teams.

Professional athletes take it as it is,

NSA certified.

When tested in their bloodstream –

They pass the tests.

Since then –

Sherry has obtained a “CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH” through Dr. Sears.

In the beginning –

She decided to help pay for the Supplement by becoming a partner with her own website!

www.https://sitizsimmons.juiceplus.com

On this site –

Are her EMAIL and PHONE NUMBER!

If you want to communicate.

Or you can order as we did –

And become a partner to help pay for it!

Plus it is sold in 27 countries and the USA!

Our journey has led us to our SENIOR YEARS –

Taking this has helped us age as healthily as we can

LOL – A SENSE OF HUMOR!

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Papa’s World – Past years and memories!

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Taylor – our granddaughter –

And their puppy, Marley, some years ago!

She has a way with animals.

She has ridden horses since she was about four years old.

Today, she has trained Marley to do so many commands-

Marley is big now –

And Taylor is still riding horses and training Marley!

My Alma Mater, where I graduated from High School!

OTTO-ELDRED in Duke Center, Pa.

We were bused some 8 miles to school.

I attended seventh through twelfth grade here!

Many memories and friendships.

I still am in contact with classmates from that year!

While I have not been back there in years-

My memories have not faded!

GOOD ADVICE!

For the past twenty years –

We have attended a Health and Nutrition for Juice Plus.

Every six months across the country.

A big part of our life is pursuing health into our senior years!

So many memories-

So many friendships.

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR TODAY!

Here is Sherry teeing off!

We continue to play golf-

Finding to be outside –

In the fresh air –

Always looking for that one shot-

To bring us back again! LOL

Sarah – now in college-

Pursuing her dreams!

A talented artist-

Funny – outgoing!

Her life is beginning!

More memories to be made.

Here we celebrated our 75th. birthday –

July 2024 – on the beach and sand dunes with family.

In our senior years!

We began a journey over twenty years ago –

To find a way to age as healthily as we can into our senior years.

We found Juice Plus.

You can research it through this website:

www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

Email and phone number can be found here.

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Papa’s World – Aging into our senior years!

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Now, we are seniors!

Have been for quite some time!

Our senior years changed back in the start of the Pandemic.

That is when the 401K dropped like a lead weight –

Wiping out almost 1/3 of our retirement.

But – at the same time, for some reason-

The housing market took a leap-

And we decided to sell and take the profits!

Above – our “RETIREMENT HOME FOR LIFE”!

We lived here for 14 1/2 years.

We built this house – and were happy here!

Many memories of family and friends were here for all those years.

It was large – two stories and 3100 sf.

A corner lot, and we were one of the first ones to move here.

And it grew and grew!

There was one High School, and when we sold and moved away –

The fourth High School opened.

They had built a complete community –

Along with stores, banks, a library, restaurants, a gas station, and a grocery store.

Everything you would need to not venture out to the hustle and bustle of NVA!

The Metro was just a few miles away, as was the Dulles Airport.

We were happy here – but the costs kept rising!

NVA is very expensive to live in.

So when the market fell –

We decided to go South!

We found a condo in North Myrtle Beach at Ocean Keyes.

It was fourth floor with two elevators!

This was our view at night over the lake and fountains, and lights from the houses.

It was a half-mile walk to Main Street and the beach.

Sunrise from the lanai, which went across the complete front of our condo.

There were swans and Geese on our walks beside the lake on our way to the beach!

Sherry was near the end of the half-mile walk to the beach!

The beach entrance and our first trip walking to this entrance.

What would become a ritual walk every morning.

Our time here lasted nine months, after which we moved into our new home that was built in –

Cameron Woods Community-

Some sixteen miles to the North in N.C.

This is our new home, as it was when we moved in!

Today, all the landscaping is complete.

We still travel back and forth to North Myrtle Beach.

Tons of shopping – good food and entertainment are within thirty minutes of where we live.

We are aging well into our SENIOR YEARS!

In July of 2024 –

On the OIB –

We celebrated our 75th. birthdays with family.

We have, for over twenty years, maintained our aging healthy-

With the following supplement.

For any information –

Go to Sherry’s website: www.https://sfitzsommons.juiceplus.com

Her email and phone number are there to answer questions

You can order on your own or with her help!

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Papa’s World – Through the years!

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Our time here is limited!

We are now well into our SENIOR YEARS!

Yet, through the years we have lived our lives to the plus!

Family – friends and now new neighbors for the SIXTH TIME!

Today as SENIORS –

We volunteer!

We do not drink as much –

In fact, very little at all.

That part of our lives is past tense for the most part.

Neither of us smokes – does drugs –

We enjoy the company of friends!

Laughing – exploring and playing games.

Two of my closest friends for decades-

Buck and Jim.

The former – we were long-time neighbors back in WNY!

The latter – we grew up in the same little town in NWPA!

Jim and I played softball together and later golf.

Buck and I and our wives have traveled the World exploring!

Here is Shawn with his wife Trisha and my eldest son Troy!

They still live in the general area where they grew up in the NWPA!

While we live far away –

They have visited us numerous times!

Family is important to us!

Here is Sherry with Bode, Cassidy, and Taylor!

Crossing the sound to Fort Fisher.

The young ones were the hardest to leave, as the oldest were either in college or senior high school.

But all have been to see us and we to see them.

Now the last of the oldest is in college, and the other two graduated from college!

Our life now revolves around Sun, Sand, and Surf.

It has always been our dream.

But – it was the Pandemic that pushed us out of our dream retirement home in Brambleton, Va.

401K dropped, and the housing market went up!

TIME TO LIST AND SELL, AND MOVE ON!

Today, we are here in N.C.

We built this home- she wanted an office –

Me – I wanted a front porch-

WE GOT BOTH!

Now, here we are in July 2024, celebrating both of our 75th birthdays.

On the sands of the beach.

Well into our senior years –

Twenty-plus years ago –

We started on our journey to age as healthily-

As we could into our senior years.

We found a SUPPLEMENT, and it had research that was published that proved it did what it advertised.

Here it is in CAPSULE FORM-

But it also has GUMMIES and LIQUID!

I take the CAPSULES – Sheery drinks the LIQUID and we both use the GUMMIES-

As a substitute for candy!

It is sold WORLDWIDE in TWENTY different countries. (27 to be exact)!

Founded in 1970!

Headquartered in Tennessee in the USA and Loudon in Europe.

Australia- Austria – Belgium-Canada – Denmark- Finland- France-Germany-Ireland-Isreal-Italy-Luxembourg-Mexico-Netherlands-New Zealand- Norway- Poland -Portuagal-Spain-Sweden-Switzerland-United Arab Emirates and the USA!

Sherry decided after a few months to become a partner in THE JUICE PLUS BUSINESSES!

Primarily to cover the cost of our own orders.

She has had a website for twenty-plus years –

Everything can be ordered from this site

And you can read the research and the Children’s Health Study, where a CHILD gets it for free-

If you are the adult, order the product.

Children and grandchildren – nieces and nephews are eligible!

As long as the adult keeps ordering for themselves.

Between the ages of 4 and 19 and up to 25 if in college. You just pay the shipping!

On this site is her EMAIL and her PHONE NUMBER –

To answer questions.

You can order, read, or ask questions!

THE SITE: www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

She is also a CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH!

Sherry at a training session for her TEAM GENERATIONS!

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Papa’s World – Through the years-Good thoughts!

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As seniors, now is the time to do the things we want to do!

For me I would much rather drive someplace than fly!

It seems the last few times that I did fly-

I caught a sickness that laid me up for over a week!

And then my fear of heights and flying!

At this stage in our life-

Shorter trips – more time at the destination.

Taking breaks and relaxing.

I guess that is what being a SENIOR is! LOL

But – I have to say – over these many years – we did do the things we wanted to do!!!

LOL- But we still remain as active as we can!

Walking to places as much as we can.

Golfing when we can.

No more running – but then I never did much of that!

Playing sports was more my thing.

Now watching sports is my thing!!

Love my morning of a single cup of COFFEE!

It’s been a ritual of mine for years.

Other than that –

My choice of liquid is water!

I have cut back on beer- I never did like hard stuff or wine!

Unsweetened iced tea is my change-up.

Relaxing on the sand!

Has always been my dream.

I remember when we would go a vacation near a beach-

Counting down the days until we had to leave.

Wishing we could stay.

Now – being so close –

We are the ones who stay and watch those on vacation leave to go home!

Being in our senior years –

We are living our dreams!

Here – Sherry and I -sitting on a sand dune –

In July of 2024!

A celebration of our 75th. birthdays that year!

Our prime focus for the past twenty-plus years-

Is to AGE AS HEALTHY as we possibly can into our SENIOR YEARS!

After we turned FIFTY-

We started doing research into something that could help us maintain good health into our senior years.

Going to NBC FOR YOUR HEALTH –

At the Washington Convention Center –

WE FOUND IT!

Over forty published research results in journals-

Lead us to the following!

We purchased this twenty-plus years ago and have not missed a day in that time.

The nutrients are proven to go right into the bloodstream.

Everything it states to do –

It is proven by science and research published.

The USA WINTER AND SUMMER TEAMS TAKE THIS!

PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES TAKE THIS BECAUSE IT IS NSA CERTIFIED!

It is sold in 27 different countries worldwide.

And has been in business for almost four decades!

Our health is our ability to still do the things we do in our senior years.

It now has a DRINK that does the same thing!

Instead of capsules, you drink it once a day.

Sort of reminds me of fruit punch.

There are also GIMMIES to chew and eat.

Our little Taylor is a JUICE PLUS baby!

As are her sister and brother.

There is a CHILDREN’S HEALTH STUDY!

As an adult, you can sponsor a child –

When you order, you select a child, and they will get it free for as long as you continue your own product.

They must be between the ages of 4 to 19 –

And it will continue in college until age 25!

Sherry became a CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH-

She also, in the beginning,

Became a partner for the Juice Plus Company.

Mainly to help pay the monthly cost –

for the product for both of us.

In doing so –

She has her own website –

For folks to see, ask questions, and order.

Her email and phone number are there!

On this site, you can read the published research.

Order from anyplace in the 27 countries where it is sold.

GOOGLE THE COUNTRIES TO SEE WHERE YOU CAN ORDER FROM!

That site is : www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

You too can do the same!

Family of Juice Plus Health.

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WE CHOOSE TO AGE AS HEALTHILY AS WE CAN INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

Papa’s World – Through the years – our HEALTHY lives!

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It is hard to envision that we became involved with the health and nutrition community-

Through our application to become a partner with Juice Plus.

Over twenty plus years –

And in that time –

We have traveled the country from coast to coast.

We have built a team –

And helped countless people age into their senior years – HEALTHY!

Through the child program offered by Juice Plus-

A child between the ages of 4 through 19 –

And up to 25 if they go to college-

They can be sponsored by an adult

And as long as the adult maintains their order –

Receive for FREE –

The Juice Plus product- only paying for shipping!

Thirty Fruits and vegetables –

Blended – put in capsules – gummies or liquid –

Those are researched and published –

That proves they go directly into the bloodstream –

After ingesting them!

Our lives have changed during these past twenty-plus years.

I have given up “MILK”!

I have also given up “SODAS”!

I have cut way down on “BEER” and no wine or hard drinks!

I drink mainly water and unsweetened “ICE TEA”!

Daily, I drink the above-

“JUICE PLUS COMPLETE- MY FAVORITE IS DUTCH CHOCOLATE!”

I mix this with crushed ice – about a quarter cup –

A quarter cup of filtered water-

And a cup of either SOY MILK or ALMOND MILK!

This replaces for me –

Breakfast or lunch.

It fills me up!

One of my habits still exists.

Every morning I have one cup of coffee!

I sometimes replace it with a cup of tea!

The rest of the day is “WATER”!

LOL!

I had a widow-maker heart attack!

I had to have open heart surgery!

I had to have four bypasses.

Because for FORTY YEARS –

I survived on fast food – ate unhealthy –

AND I PAID THE PRICE.

My recent BLOOD TEST RESULTS!

CHOLESTROL – 99!

TRIGLYCERIDES – 57!

LDL- 54!

HDL- 32! ( need more exercise!)

VLDL- 13!

I AM DIABETIC – years of sweets and food I should not have eaten!

AIC- 6.7 ! I have to get it below 6.4!

GLUCOSE- 110 – I HAVE TO GET IT BELOW 100!

THYROID- 1.930 NORMAL!

TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO –

We embarked on a journey to age as healthily as we possibly could into our SENIOR YEARS-

I firmly believe with the help of the above –

We have accomplished that.

We continue on a path that has not always been perfect-

But better than it would have been!

This product is sold in the USA and over TWENTY COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE!

It is part of the WINTER and SUMMER OLYMPIC TEAMS.

Professional athletes take it as it is, NSA certified.

For TWENTY PLUS years –

Sherry has been a partner in the health industry.

She has her own WEBSITE!

Her site to look at the product, research, and ask questions through her email and phone number.

THE SITE: http://www.https//sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

A new liquid product has been released.

Here we are after twenty-plus years on this supplement!

JULY- 2024- CELEBRATING OUR 75th. BIRTHDAY ON THE SANDS OF THE BEACH!

Sherry – A CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH –

And owner and operator of her own health and nutrition site-

FOR INFORMATION-

And how to order or answer questions by email and phone number-

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

SHERRY and PAPA – “LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS”!

Papa’s World – Happy birthday Shawn – my son!

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Shawn and Trisha – husband and wife.

They own their own businesses.

Auditing energy costs for state and major power companies.

That is one side of the company.

The other side is insulation for the elderly, for state funding!

He secures yearly contracts from the state of Pennsylvania-

And major energy and power companies for the state.

They travel a good portion of the WPA-

North to South.

Today, December 14, 2025, is his birthday!

They still live in Pa., close to where he was raised.

He is a big Dallas Cowboys fan!

He is also a ranked pool player in 8 and 9 ball!

This past year –

The team he plays with-

In Las Vegas,

Competed against teams from all over the world-

And came home as World Champions!

He is kind, thoughtful, and ready to help out!

He doesn’t drink or smoke.

He puts his heart and soul into his business and his marriage.

Good advice!

A shout out today to Shawn –

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SON-

MAY YOU CONTINUE DOWN YOUR PATH OF BUSINESS AND POOL PLAYING!

LOVE YOU- DAD!

Looking forward to your next visit down here!

Stay safe –

Your laugh shines and echoes in my mind.

July 2024 – sitting on the sand –

Celebrating our 75th. birthdays.

Twenty-plus years ago –

We found a supplement at NBC for your Health-

At the Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

It stated what it was proven to do-

Backed by 40 published research papers in Journals.

We decided to take this as a way –

To age as healthily –

As we could in our senior years.

In all those years –

We have never missed a day.

Sherry became a partner in the Juice Plus Company.

She has her own website-

www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

On this site, you can find all the information.

And for those who are out of the country-

It is distributed in over TWENTY COUNTRIES!

Her email and phone number are there –

To answer questions.

OR – YOU CAN JUST SUBMIT AN ORDER!

We will continue after twenty-plus years –

To continue to age healthy into our SENIOR YEARS!

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OUR CHOICE FOR A SUPPLEMENT!

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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 – Humor – Thoughts and Laughs!

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Memory from 2015!

Cassidy – Bode and Taylor.

Now they are 15- 11 and 15 years old.

A memory from the past brings good thoughts today!

Our home in Brambleton, Va. –

Where we lived for 14 1/2 years.

Many family times and friends visiting over those years.

We had this home built and watched the entire neighborhood built!

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY FOR US!

Well – somewhere out there I have a lot of these with my name on them! LOL!

One of the reasons we decided to move here!

SUNSET OVER THE MARSH!

A GOOD THOUGHT ON HOW WE GREW UP!

A winter day on the beach!

No snow – or ice-

It is somewhat cold with the wind.

But – the blue skies –

Sparse white clouds-

And bright sunshine are our “WHYS” we moved to OIB in N.C.

My GOOD THOUGHT for the day!

Meet up with Bob and Pam –

I grew up with Bob.

Friends for life.

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Sitting on the beach in 2024-

Celebrating our 75th. birthdays with family-

Aging as healthy as we can –

Taking a supplement-

FOR THE PAST TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

FORTY PUBLISHED RESEARCHES –

PROVING WHAT IT DOES IN YOUR BLOOD STREAMS.

IF INTERESTED –

GO TO – https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS!

IT IS NOW OVER THIRTY FIVE YEARS OLD AND SOLD WORLDWIDE IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES!

WE STARTED THIS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE COULD INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS.

I HAVE NEVER MISSED A DAY!

SHERRY AT 76 YEARS OLD!

SHE IS A CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH!

https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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76 years old.

HGD!

Papa’s World – Our life aging healthy.

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We started our journey to try to age as healthy as we can in our senior years!

That was over twenty plus years ago.

We made choices and stayed with it – I GAVE UP MILK!

I ALSO GAVE UP SODA’S!

I drink mostly water – Complete Shakes by Juice Plus.

I have a occasional beer – that may run weeks in between.

I do not drink wine or hard stuff.

I have a cup of coffee every morning.

And sometimes tea.

I try to cut way back on sweets and ice cream.

I added more veggies – I actually like veggies.

I tend to eat chicken or fish.

I have reduced my weight from what I graduated at in 1967- by 5 lbs.

I walk when I can.

We volunteer.

We travel back to family.

We chose a warmer climate as it does not have the same effect as the cold on us,

We enjoy golfing – together or with friends.

We go to the beach to walk –

We also go to North Myrtle Beach to walk at Barefoot Landing.

We were married on 6-25-1982 –

Second marriage for the both of us.

We have lived in four states.

Bought or built five houses.

We value family and our church.

We found a supplement that had research.

It has now 40 published findings in Journals.

It has become a staple in our diets for over twenty plus years.

It is part of the Olmpic teams.

NSA approved rating for professional athletes.

I HAVE NEVER MISSED ONE DAY SINCE I STARTED!

The supplement used by atheletes at the UNITED STATES PERFORMANCE CENTER!

If you want to learn more-

GO TO https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

For those out of country – it is sold in over TWENTY COUNTRIES!

THE RESEARCH PUBLISHED PROVES WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOUR BODY!

On that website is Sherry’s email and phone number if you have questions.

On the beach in 2024-

Celebrating both of our 75th birthdays.

Living life to the PLUS one day at a time.

Thanks for reading PAPA’S WORLD-

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Sherry – Certified Health Coach.

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!

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – Past memories and good thoughts!

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A good thought for today!

A little humor for today!

This is the park at Sunset Beach before you cross over the causeway bridge!

Here, we take our chairs and find shade under a tree!

It is calming as you watch-

All the boats come and go on the ICW!

This is also the park with a covered gazebo-stage where live music on Wednesday evenings occurs.

Also, once a week is a vendor day where dozens of vendors –

Show their wares to buy.

It takes us 10 to 12 minutes to get her from our house.

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY FOR THE DAY!

Sherry won a day on the water with a pontoon boat at a raffle.

Our friends ( Decades and Decades) came and shared this day.

Here we are on the ICW-

We had the pontoon for over six hours.

PRODUCING US WITH MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

One more GOOD THOUGHT for the day!

A day on which we took the three youngest grandkids –

On a ferry to Fort Fisher –

To the aquarium.

They loved the boat ride,

And then we drove off and went to the aquarium.

A CHERISHED MEMORY OF THE PAST!

TRUE – AND I HAVE BUCKETS OF THEM, THANKS TO MY NEIGHBOR JACK!

PS. I KEEP TRACK OF MY SCORE ( how many balls I lose and find)!!!! LOL

SHERRY and PAPA –

On the sand dune, celebrating our 75th. birthday in 2024!

The family was here for the week, celebrating with us.

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY!

FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS –

WE HAVE TAKEN THIS SUPPLEMENT-

WE READ THE RESEARCH ( 40 published) –

AND DECIDED THIS WOULD HELP US TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE COULD INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

FOR INFORMATION:

GO TO Https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

IN HERE YOU CAN READ AND ASK SHERRY THROUGH HER EMAIL AND TELEPHONE NUMBER-

OR YOU CAN ORDER.

FPR THOSE OF YOU OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY –

IT IS SOLD WORLDWIDE IN MORE THAN TWENTY COUNTRIES!

A RESEARCHED HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR ALMOST FORTY YEARS!

SHERRY – CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH!

THANKS FOR READING PAPA’S WORLD –

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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 –

THANKS FOR READING!

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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 – Laugh – smile and have a good day!

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SMILE – still make it a good day! LOL

A greeting at a friend’s house-

Made me laugh!

When you retire!

However,

I never set the alarm-

Back then and still today –

I automatically wake up!

A product of the 60’s for both of us!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

LOL- How true is this?

Have a sense of humor!

The story of my life!

Thank you for reading my blog:

PAPA’S WORLD-

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

FOR TWENTY-PLUS YEARS –

THIS HAS HELPED US AGE INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN!

THE RESEARCH ON WHAT IS PROVED AND PUBLISHED-

IS WHAT PROMPTED US TO START THIS JOURNEY!

I you would like to read-

Go to this website: http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

If you need to talk or have questions –

Sherry’s email and phone number are there.

For those of you around the world-

This is sold and ordered in over TWENTY COUNTRIES!

SHERRY – her site: http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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

THANKS FOR READING PAPA’S WORLD-

MY SITE: livonglifedoinhitmyway.blog

THANKS FOR READING!

Papa’s World – Memories from past pictures!

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LOL – AIN’T THIS THE TRUTH!

Sherry and Papa at Niagara Falls!

This was on a trip with McBrides, covering both the American and Canadian sides.

We toured wineries and breweries.

We went to the Casinos-

And out-of-the-way attractions.

This forms a MEMORY FROM PAST PICTURES!

Raise your hand if this is in your home! LOL!

Sherry – Papa- Buck and Cindy-

On one of our countless golf outings!

We even did one on OHAU!

A MEMORY FROM A PAST PICTURE!

When they were little-

Cassidy and Taylor are at our home in Brambleton!

Memories – in a picture from THE PAST!

LOL- But I have heard that this is what you do with a JELLY FISH STING!!! OMG!

Sherry and Papa –

At POINT OF ROCKS in Maryland!

We took the three youngest here for a day trip.

I was nervous the whole time.

I watched them like a hawk.

But it gave us a PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

On a golf outing and a par three-

A rare picture of Cindy and Papa-

Hers was closest to the pin.

We played a scramble and birdied the hole!

PICTURE OF A MEMORY FROM THE PAST!

Our scorecard from that day –

EVEN PAR!

That is worth a PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

Sherry and Papa in 2024 –

On the beach celebrating their 75th. birthdays!

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

THE SUPPLEMENT OF OUR CHOICE FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

WE READ THE RESEARCH IN PUBLISHED JOURNALS-

AND HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY SINCE!
IF THIS INTERESTS YOU –

GO TO SHERRY’S WEBSITE: http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

HER EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT HER.

AND FOR THOSE OF YOU OVERSEAS –

IT IS SOLD IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES!

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SHERRY AND PAPA – our SENIOR YEARS.

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN!

Papa’s World – Looking back!

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My good thought for the day!

Pandemic-2020-COVID-no-one- to cut my hair!

My hair is naturally curly –

Sometimes with the wild, wind-swept look!

Everything, as far as haircuts, had closed up during the early Pandemic.

A LOOK BACK in time!

Pandemic 2020 –

Our church service was in the open-air parking lot at Community Lutheran Church.

The little ones sat in the rear of our car with blankets.

A LOOK BACK!

My oldest son, Troy-

At the wedding of his brother Shawn.

Both still live back in NWPA –

Where – they still live in the area where they grew up!

Several times they have made the long trip down to see us!

A LOOK BACK IN TIME!

A very old picture of way before I was born –

In the town of Eldred, Pa.-

Where I grew up and lived until I was around 30!

A LOOK BACK!

Our way of life!

Trisha and Shawn –

On the day they were married-

Daughter-in-law and son.

A LOOK BACK!

2024 – on our 75th birthday celebration at the beach.

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TWENTY-PLUS YEARS – THE SUPPLEMENT WE HAVE TAKEN-

TO AGE INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN.

THE RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS LED US TO THIS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION-

VISIT http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

EMAIL AND SHERRY’S PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-

OR JUST ORDER OFF THE SITE!

SOLD WORLWIDE IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES!

SHERRY – CERTIFIED AS A HEALTH AND NUTRITION COACH FROM DOCTOR SEARS!

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Papa’s World – A look at memories!

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LOL- A little humor to start the day!

The three oldest granddaughters –

Two have graduated from college –

One is in the Freshman year in college.

A special memory of when they spend vacation each year in Raquet Lake, NY.

My two sons –

Shawn to the left and Troy to the right.

A special picture I cherish!

When they were young-

Sherry – Cassidy – Tammy and Bode!

They came shortly after we moved into our new home and we walked in Vareen Gardens.

A memory of a special time.

My good thought for the day!

Family photo of Marcus – Bode – Cassidy – Tammy and Taylor.

A memory of time gone by!

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For twenty plus years- We have taken this supplement based on the published research-

On what it is proven to do.

Our goal then nad now –

Is to agr as healthy as we can in our senior years.

If you would like to read more-

Go To http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

If you have questions or need more into –

Contact Sherry at her phone number or email in the site.

SHERRY – her site:

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Papa’s World – A look at our life memories!

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OCEAN ISLE BEACH CAUSEWAY!

This is the “WHY” we choose to live near here!

It has everything we ever wanted.

If you look toward the upper middle left-

There is a large community there.

Then straight back through the woods –

Toward the left –

It is an area of cut wood.

That is almost where our home is!

It takes us a little over ten minutes to get to the Causeway Bridge!

Across from the miniature golf in the lower right picture-

Is the park – splash pad and open-air concert area!

To the right of the miniature golf course is Pelican Perch –

One of our favorite local bars and restaurants!

The parking lot at the bottom –

This is where we have a season pass to park, and this is the OIB Pier!

On the left middle is the blue roof of the church, and where in the back by the marsh-

I have taken many pictures of family and friends at the sunsets!

Jinks Creek is just to the right of that, and fine dining with sunsets!

The cluster of buildings just across the street to the left of the park-

Offering bars and restaurants- ice cream, slushes, and commercial sales.

There are now two other places to grab doughnuts and Accia bowls.

In the upper middle, a boat marina,

And a gas station,

And three restaurants that are local favorites.

Also, toward the right is the start of “CANAL SIDE HOMES”!

And this is just the commercial part of OIB!

On the mainland side are more stores and places to eat – plus a small airport.

We chose this barrier island for its beauty-

Closeness and easy access for us.

A LOOK AT WHAT IS NOW BECOMING OUR LIFE MEMORIES!

We volunteer our time and effort to many things that are important to us!

Living life to the plus – one day at a time.

What we love to do and have the ability to do every day-

Walk the surf on the sandy beach of OIB!

ANOTHER LIFETIME MEMORY!

I am happy we lived through this age of peace and happiness!

AND WE CONTINUE TO BELIEVE IN-

PEACE-LOVE and MUSIC!

A LOT OF LIFETIME MEMORIES!

ANOTHER LIFETIME MEMORY FROM 2024 –

OUR 75th. BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY ON THE BEACH!

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TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO –

WE READ THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH AND DECIDED THIS SUPPLEMENT WOULD BENEFIT US –

TO AGE AS HEALTHY INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

WE HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY IN ALL THAT TIME!

HERE IS THE WEBSITE IF YOU WISH TO SEE AND READ WHAT IS PROVEN TO DO!

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SHERRY CAN HELP IF NEEDED!

HER EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE PROVIDED!

Aging as healthily as she can into her senior years!

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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 – Great memories in long ago times.

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Gone but always remembered!

My brother-in-law Bill.

A veteran of the Korean War –

He married my sister Donna, whom you see here.

She was 15 years older than I.

Bill played first base for my father on the town team in Eldred.

I remember going with my dad-

To the games when he managed the team.

Bill would go on to be the Police Chief for our town and later the Mayor.

One time, he was near Boston at a truck stop –

He was approached by a man –

And crew members for a radio station.

It turned out to be Larry King –

And as a long-haul truck driver –

He also told them he was the Chief of Police for our town.

Bill had a recording of that interview, which he played for me one time.

My sister helped raise me when I was born, as both my mother and father worked.

Along with my mother’s mother, who lived with us.

They lived in Eldred all their married lives.

I have so many memories of both of them.

GREAT MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO!

A little humor to start your day!

Daughter and mother – Sarah and Debby!

She is now in her first year of college.

The last of the three granddaughters to attend college.

She is very striking and tall.

In high school, she worked, and in her senior year,

She worked two jobs!

My thoughts –

She will go far!

She is super artistic –

And very funny.

SARAH – GREAT MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Papa and Maddy on Saint Patrick’s Day in North Myrtle Beach!

She graduated several years ago from college.

And is working as an Environmental Scientist –

For a large nationwide Environmental firm.

She has moved out of her parents’ house and is on her own.

She is the oldest granddaughter.

A MEMORY FROM LONG AGO!

LIFE IS SHORT – WE GIVE THANKS FOR OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER!

THIS IS PAPA’S WORLD!

TAKEN IN 2024!

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FOR TWENTY-PLUS YEARS – AFTER READING THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH-

WE DECIDED TO START TAKING THIS SUPPLEMENT!

OUR GOAL-

TO AGE HEALTHY INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

WE BOTH ARE CLOSER TO 80 THAN 70!

YOU TOO CAN DO THIS!

HERE IS THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION AND RESEARCH-

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

YOU CAN ORDER ON YOUR OWN!

IF YOU WISH MORE INFO OR NEED TO CORRESPOND-

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE!

From both of us, thank you for reading this blog!

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.

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SHERRY – CLOSER TO 80 THAN 70!!!

Papa’s World – Past times in pictures!

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Our granddaughter Sarah wanted a Halloween-themed birthday party for her sixteenth birthday.

We traveled back to Lake Holiday in NVA-

Where she lived and between her parents and us –

We pulled it off!

This was just the front of the house!

The backyard and inside were all decorated.

Her sweet 16 wish came true for her birthday!

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

A very good thought for the day!

Our son-in-law Mike is on the left –

And our daughter Debby is on the right.

They both competed in the Spartan Race for several years.

Here they are captured on the course in the different obstacles which they both had to complete!

A PAST PICTURE CAPTURED A MEMORY FROM THE PAST!

The year was 2020 – before our selling our house-

PANDEMIC!

Everywhere we went, we wore masks.

Here we are in the Wegmans parking lot, about to get groceries.

This is a memory that we shall always have.

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

Another good thought!

When friends for over four decades still find time to meet up!

This time at our home in OIB-

And going to the beach –

Having some laughs and making memories!

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

LOL- made me smile!

Sarah, for whom we had the Sweet 16 birthday party

Now in college-

She will dare to be great, and I have no doubt she will!

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

Closer to 80 than 70!

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I HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY IN ALL THAT TIME!

OUR GOAL WHEN WE STARTED WAS TO READ THE RESEARCH ON WHAT WAS ADVERTISED-

WAS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN GOING INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

AND WE BOTH THINK WE HAVE!

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Papa’s World – Some great times in pictures!

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In the Brambleton Town Center –

A race for HEALTH was held.

Since I do not run –

I do not like to “THUD” around!

Sherry, Tammy, and Marcus ran with the three youngest grandkids.

Here they all are after crossing the finish line!

This was a few years before we sold our home and moved South!

A GREAT TIME IN PICTURE!

SMALL ACTS DO CHANGE THE WORLD!

Cindy and Buck –

Our dear friends for decades.

On one of our vacation trips!

Here we stand above Lake Tahoe.

Hard to fathom that it’s a few months –

Just how much snow will be here!

We took in miles and miles of exploring on this trip.

So many times we have traveled the world together.

Resulting in GREAT TIME IN A PICTURE!

HHHHHMMMMM! I could, but I won’t! LOL

LOVE – LOVE this picture.

Taken a couple of years ago –

Our three oldest granddaughters-

SARAH, MADDY, and ELLA.

Standing on the road in front of our home in Cameron Woods Community.

This was the sunset for that day!

They had just returned from running down that hill.

GREAT TIME IN A PICTURE!

LOL – A SENIOR MOMENT IN TIME!

A Christmas time photo of all six grandkids at Tammy and Marcus’ house.

Brings back so many memories!

Today, Sarah is in college- Ella and Maddy have graduated from college-

Taylor and Cassidy are freshmen in high school, and Bode is in fifth grade!

GREAT TIME IN A PICTURE!

In our senior years –

living life to the plus one day at a time.

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Papa’s World – Smiles – Laughs – Good Thoughts!

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My dream has always been sand, sun, and surf!

When we went on vacation to the beach –

I always counted the days left!

Knowing that the following week I would be back on home turf-

Away from the Ocean –

The feel of the water while walking on my feet.

You look forward all year to that week all of you are together.

Then it comes and goes so quickly.

Now, I go to the beach with my chair and shade!

We walk and see all the folks on vacation!

But – our lives are now that we will be back again –

Day after day and week after week.

This is now our vacation for the year and many years to come.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

LOL – TRUE FOR ME!!!!

I think I really could write a book on my life-

But most likely no one would read it except me! LOL

This is my “WHY” that I use spell check! LOL

For Sherry’s birthday –

She received this shirt from Tammy, Marcus, Taylor, Cassidy, and Bode!

Here she stands in our living room –

Wearing a shirt that has two memorable items on it!

A SEA TURTLE and the title “MORMOR”!

Which in Swedish means “MOTHERSMOTHER”!

Both play a major role now in our life at OIB!

PROTECTION FOR SEA TURTLES and what the younger grandkids call her.

MY SMILES AND GOOD THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

OH – if I could only turn back time!

Cassidy is on the left, and Taylor is on the right.

When they were little –

Little blond-haired, blue-eyed twins.

Today they are in the first year of High School-

Both are going their separate ways in their activities.

But – A moment caught in a time long ago-

GIVES ME A SMILE AND GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

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SMILES – LAUGHTER – GOOD THOUGHTS!

Papa’s World – A blog with humor and good thoughts.

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My good thought for today –

Be yourself –

KIND – HUMOR and THOUGHT PROVOKING come to mind for me –

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

As an aging senior well into my 70s-

My thought process each day is my blog-

This provides me with memory-

Seeing past pictures brings forth an exercise for me to write them down!

Making me think and remember past events.

So I am grateful I still can do this!

MY ROAD TO HAVING MEMORIES THAT I STILL CAN RECORD!

LOL – Having a sense of humor about golfing –

That one shot and humor are what keep me coming back!

LOL- having a fun outlook on life, I think, keeps me young in mind and spirit!

Debby – Sherry and Tammy-

The women in my life-

I AM BLESSED!

A bit of humor- also, I do not like wine –

BEER – is my choice! LOL

Papa and my grade school-H.S. buddy-

Bob!

Here we are in Berkeley Springs several years ago.

We managed to meet up while they were on their RV tour.

All these years and still friends.

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY FOR ME!

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As I am now nearer to 80 than 70-

I look back on twenty-plus years of taking this supplement-

We started this to AGE AS HEALTHY as we can into our SENIOR YEARS!

You can go to this site: http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

to see and read the research published.

Sherry’s phone number and email address are there if you need to ask questions.

WORKS FOR US!

Papa’s World – In the past – pictures make memories.

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They were so small when the doctor said it was time, 32 weeks, and he performed the procedure-

They both were less than two pounds –

THEY ARE JUICE PLUS BABIES!

And Taylor – on the right here –

Was the bigger of the two.

She actually was taking most of the nutrients in the womb-

And that is why the doctor said now is the time.

Cassidy is on the left in the picture.

Today, Taylor is almost 5’91/2 and Cassidy is 5’61/2 inches tall!

Cassidy is in Gymnastics competing-

And it is cheerleading.

Both can sing and dance.

Cassidy has given up the violin, and she was quite good at it.

Taylor has ridden horses since she was four years old.

She spends all her free time at the barn caring for them.

She still plays the violin – and is trying out for basketball.

She acts, sings, and dances in productions.

Now they are both 15 years old-

Here is Taylor in the front and Cassidy behind her-

And next is their mother, Tammy!

Sherry’s Swedish genes were passed down to the granddaughters.

Less than two pounds at birth to a healthy teenager-

THEY STILL TAKE JUICE PLUS! FREE!

IN THE PAST – PICTURES MAKE MEMORIES!

LOL- The reason I write Family – Friends blogs is to help me retain my memories!

Sherry’s mother, Barb-

Her mother was born in Sweden.

Sherry’s oldest daughter, Debby.

And her youngest daughter, Tammy.

Three generations –

And Barb is now gone, but always remembered.

IN THE PAST – PICTURES MAKE MEMORIES!

I grew up in the hippie era, as did Sherry.

I did have long curly hair, and I did ride a motorcycle.

A time I fondly remember.

Sherry, her sister Bonnie, and her other sister Debbie.

Her parents are Barb and Bill.

They lived and grew up just outside Mount Jewett, PA.

IN THE pictures make MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Moments from the past!

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Several years ago –

We had a friend’s long weekend at Cindy and Buck’s.

We had rented a pontoon boat on OIB for the day.

Six of us had been neighbors on Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, NY.

That would be Carol and Mike, Cindy and Buck, and Sherry and me.

Jim and Dottie lived a few miles away across the border in PA.

I knew them even before Sherry and I married.

We have all stayed in touch over the decades.

Here we are on the ICW with the boat-

Producing A MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

Marcus and Tammy –

The twins Taylor and Cassidy –

And the only boy grandchild – Bode.

Here we are behind Oyster Rock in Calabash waterfront-

On one of their visits to come down and see us!

Producing another MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

LOL- A little humor for the day!

At a hotel in Tampa for a Juice Plus Conference.

Relaxing during a team meeting.

In twenty-plus years, we have been attending-

A conference is held every six months –

On a different coast –

She and her two daughters started over twenty years ago-

TEAM GENERATIONS-

MOTHER-DAUGHTERS and GRANDKIDS and beyond to healthy lifestyles.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION –

Creating a MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

As a Senior –

I know how this is!

A look back at the early history of the town – ELDRED, PA. –

That I grew up in.

At the top center-right and a little beyond –

My family home in later years after this picture was taken.

The tall brick building with the four windows across the middle left side of the picture-

That’s where I lived after graduating from high school.

Today, that building still exists and is a Library!

I am guessing this picture is from the late 1800s!

Many memories of growing up here!

A MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – Memories fondly remembered!

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Life has very quickly put us into our Senior years!

But – also given us many fond memories.

My blogs are to record those memories for future generations.

Please enjoy as much as we did in making them!

April and Brian –

Before we transferred from DAl-TILE ( former AOTC) in Olean, NY. –

We worked with Brian for a few years as he transferred from Lansdale.

We became friends and met his wife, April.

Now, they too are close to retirement –

And contacted us as they were staying near Barefoot Landing in SC.

We arranged to meet up and had dinner together, and showed them around.

The past meets the present –

AND CREATES MANY FOND MEMORIES!

LOL – my little humor for the day! But it might just be true!!!!

This is the WWII museum from my hometown of Eldred, PA.

Many blue tours stop and pass through the front doors.

For such a small town –

This museum offers a fantastic look back at WWII.

If ever you happen to be in this town –

Take time and see this marvel!

ANOTHER FOND MEMORY!

Maddy, while playing Travel Soccer in HS.

On her own, she traveled 65 miles each way to play soccer for Loudoun County.

More competition, and for two years, she prevailed.

Getting an offer to play soccer for the University of Lynchburg.

She played all four years –

Starting as a Sophomore – named third team all conference-

In her Junior year, she was named second team all-conference-

And in her senior year named team captain.

Two out of the four years she played –

They made it to the NCAA tournament.

One year, they won the conference championship.

THIS IS ONE OF THE FOND MEMORIES WE HAVE!

On our wedding day –

6-25-1982.

Combining two families –

Her two daughters and my two sons.

A start of decades of being together –

And now in OIB-

Living our dream of sun-sand, and ocean,

And golf!

THE START OF MANY YEARS OF FOND MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Past memories!

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LOL!

It does – but there is that one stroke of the ball that is excellent and brings me back!

Golf is a game of frustration –

Sometimes you are on for a couple of shots-

And then it all goes downhill- into the rough or water!

But – it’s rewarding for me to be out on the course.

Manicured fairways –

Finding very good lost balls-

And making that par or birdie.

Frustration – feeling good – it is all in the game of GOLF!

Here is Cindy and I-

Standing on an almost island green.

It had started to rain –

And we were standing by the tee box under the shade of pine trees.

Finally, I said OKAY-

I am going to tee off.

I do not use a tee on par threes-

And I swung and lifted the ball off the turf.

It flew across the water –

And landed and ran a couple of feet, and stopped.

From where we stood, it LOOKED like it was going in!

I was happy, and then Cindy stepped up to her tee and hit the ball.

Two weeks before playing in the women’s league-

SHE HAD A HOLE IN ONE RIGHT HERE!

The ball landed softly and started toward the cup.

OMG – it looked like it would go in!

But it stopped –

When we got over there and walked to the cup –

We found my ball was about two feet, and hers was maybe five inches!

The ball Sherry hit flew short and into the water

We were playing a three-person scramble,

And a birdie was had here!

As I said in the picture before this one,

It is that one shot that brings me back time and again!

PAST MEMORIES!

Our three-person scramble produced an even par round!

So, that my friends is why I still golf –

Being a senior and enjoying life on the course.

LOL – A LITTLE HUMOR FOR TODAY!

OTTO-ELDRED HIGH SCHOOL – DUKE CENTER, PA.

In 1967, I graduated from this high school.

It has not changed much since then –

And I can not remember the last time I walked inside those walls.

But I have many fond memories of the teachers-

And my classmates.

A FOND PAST MEMORY!

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Papa’s World – Pictures from the past!

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Sherry and Papa-

We were on OHAU –

Having a drink with our friends –

The McBrides on the North Shore!

We spent ten days at an AIRBNB-

Rented a SUV-

And explored almost every mile of OHAU!

Our bucket list includes a trip back to explore the other islands!

PICTURES FROM THE PAST!

A little humor for the day –

From one who knows! LOL

Sherry and Papa –

One of our trips in the past-

NIAGRIA FALLS!

We both grew up about 70 miles from the falls.

So, in our lifetime of living in WNY-

We took many trips here.

This trip included crossing the border of Canada-

With our close friends, the McBrides.

We traveled the world with them.

PICTURES FROM THE PAST!

A laugh for the day!

In High School –

I was involved with a group called the Explorers.

This was like the Boy Scouts.

We canoed down the Allgehany River.

My grade and high school best buddy –

Bobby is on the far left, and I’m next to him.

We were together in the same canoe.

Many great memories and-

A PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

Humor – laugh to start your day!

2020 – The Pandemic

Couldn’t get a haircut!

Naturally curly –

A look back in time –

PICTURES FROM THE PAST!

Andrea and Troy –

My son and his partner.

They have visited us once since we’ve been down here.

Hoping they come back!

PICTURES FROM THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – Memories from the past!

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Sherry – third from the right –

The “OFFICE” Bills Mafia for AOTC!

This was back during the Buffalo Bills’ four straight SUPER BOWLS!

Our Olean, NY. The area was “BILLS MAFIA” during that time!

Great memories of a bygone time.

American Olean Tile Co., which later became DAL-TILE!

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

We traveled to OAHU for a ten-day vacation and stayed at an AIRBNB!

The AIRBNB was located on the North Shore –

Not far from the SURFERS PIPELINE competitions.

We explored almost every mile of OAHU with our friends, the McBrides!

Here we are at a beach –

And down the mountainside –

Cindy and Sherry went snorkeling.

They had a wonderful time and had to sit down in the surf to put on their “FINS”!

Someday, I would like to go back and explore the other islands!

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

We transferred from WNY – Olean area –

Farmland – harsh winters –

To NVA and outside of Washington, DC.

Just behind the Dulles airport.

For twenty years, we hosted family and friends.

Sherry was the official tour guide to all those folks.

Countless times, we either drove into the city or rode the Metro.

We would get off and back on at numerous stops.

Once, we took the oldest granddaughter’s –

And got off at Arlington Cemetery.

Taking the bus to the top –

The tomb of the unknown soldier-

And walking back down the hill to the 14th Street bridge.

Across the bridge to the Lincoln Memorial and onto the National Mall.

Those two granddaughters now have a memory of WALKING DC.

Here is Sherry and Papa-

With the Washington Monument in the background.

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

The six of us have been friends for over four decades-

And now all live in the state of NC.

All now retired –

And still try to get together every four months or so.

All from the Olean – WNY – NWPA area.

Making – MEMORIES OF THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – November-Maddy and Bode-birthdays!

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Bode – the only grandson among five granddaughters!

It is hard when on vacation and there are all girls!

He loves sports –

Knows professional soccer, hockey, and football, and is a good athlete.

He golfs, plays flag football – did play soccer, but now chooses field hockey.

He ice skates –

and attends sports games with his father.

Maddy was four or five.

Today, she is a college graduate.

Today, she is an Environmental scientist-

Working for a national Environmental firm.

She has moved on to her career and now lives in VA..

Some two hours away from her parents.

From the little blond-haired blue-eyed boy –

He will be a grandson who loves his MORMOR – SHERRY- his MOTHERSMOTHER!

Maddy – center bottom –

Bode on top.

They both just celebrated birthdays!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MADDY AND BODE!

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Papa’s World – Family – Friends and Memories!

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Life is short- smile, laugh, and show kindness.

In 2020, after the Pandemic had been around for months and months-

We sold our house and moved into our two daughters’ houses.

Splitting time between the two.

The three youngest grandchildren are shown here with their mother, Tammy.

We helped out with the homeschooling as Bode went into first grade.

As we prepared for our own move in late September-

We were going to the NC and SC border region-

As a family, we went on a nature hike.

Into the Blue Ridge Mountains we hiked.

Bode was five – the twins, Taylor and Cassidy, were nine years old.

This was a special time for us –

We would move away from them for the first time since they were born.

A lot of emotion for everyone during this time.

Now we go back every couple of months, and they come down between times.

A GRATEFUL HEART THAT WE CAN STILL HAVE THESE BONDS!

A view of the Northeast of the end of Ocean Isle Beach from the Sunset Beach Pier.

Several times a week –

We travel the short distance to either beach.

They have instituted paid parking on both beaches –

May through October, sometime.

For the first time since we have been down here-

We purchased a parking pass from the pier in OIB.

Now – this is where we spend most of our time.

Before the paid parking, it was Sunset Beach –

Simply because it is easier for me to walk on –

Being a more level beach.

The rest of the year-

There is no paid parking except for times at the piers of both beaches.

And the paid parking is from 9am to 5pm.

This is our dream come true.

A DREAM COME TRUE FOR OUR LIFE IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

LOL – humor makes for a good day ahead!

Sherry with our friends from AZ. –

Jo and Paul.

On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument in the background.

They hosted us when we went to the JP Conference in Phoenix-

Jo graduated from Otto-Eldred HS, as did I!

Paul graduated from Smethport HS, as did Sherry.

They spent time at our home in Brambleton,

And we took the Metro several days into the city!

We packed a lot into that time –

Seeing the whole city and walking almost all of it.

TOURING WASHINGTON, DC. WITH FRIENDS!

It is that time of year –

NFL football.

We have two teams that we follow.

Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills.

Sherry leans more toward the Bills –

And I lean more toward the Commanders.

However, we watch both if we can when they play!

WATCHING THE BILLS AND COMMANDERS!

Edging closer to 80 in our senior years!

Here in 2024, we celebrate year number 75!

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Papa’s World – Some memories of the past!

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Smiles – they are free. Kindness is free!

Steve – Cindy – Buck – Elaine and Sherry.

We all lived in Portville, NY.

We played volleyball with Elaine and Steve.

Today they came to visit us in our new home.

And of course, we had a scramble-

GALS VS. GUYS!

And as I remember, it was very close!

We have known Steve and Elaine for over four decades.

Our volleyball team was known as the BEACHCLUB-

A fitting name since now –

We live by two beaches.

Elane is the only one not retired, but soon will be.

These are some more memories from the past!

The 2020 PANDEMIC!

We survived.

A past memory we shall always remember!

That was the year we sold our forever home-

Moved into the kids’ for four months –

And then went to S.C –

To North Myrtle Beach in Ocean Keyes.

Here we stayed for nine months until our new home was built!

In Cameron Woods Community – Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

More memories from the past.

Ronnie Cox – actor, performer, and Hollywood star – (DELIVERANCE)

A teller of stories through song.

We were fortunate to have him stay with us!

He performed at our church –

Community Lutheran Church in Sterling, VA.

We offered to host him and another world-class performer-

Radoslav Lorkovic – He performs in concerts all over the world.

Keyboards and accordions.

We sat at the breakfast table for hours –

Ronnie is telling his life story.

This was a pleasure and a memory from the past.

On the ferry to Fort Fisher –

The three youngest grandkids.

BODE- CASSIDY and TAYLOR.

They came for a week’s visit –

Creating a Past Memory!

Steve and Elaine – two of our oldest friends –

We were there as they had children.

We played volleyball and golf together,

Friends for life.

More past memories.

2020 – Early in the PANDEMIC-

Tammy and Marcus, and the grandkids lived one mile from us.

Even though they were nearby-

Because of the PANDEMIC –

The tarp on the ground was as close as they could come to us!

Standing in the garage, talking.

A past memory we shall never forget-

PANDEMIC-2020!

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Papa’s World – Past pictures in memories.

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Today she is a student in college-

From a first birthday picture –

To I think SWEET SIXTEEN-

To a young lady blazing a path to her adult life.

Sarah, the youngest daughter of Mike and Debby-

A gifted artist –

And her own person –

Is today’s picture from the past!

Sherry is standing in front of our home in Brambleton, VA.

She is pointing at the Crepe Myrtle-

That on my hands and knees-

I planted as a very young tree.

We both love Crepe Myrtles –

And in our home here in Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach-

Have had two similar trees planted in our backyard!

Another picture from the past.

LOL – My one cup a day –

Is all I need to start my day!

Cindy – Dottie and Sherry.

Friends for over four decades.

The times – singing – dancing.

Golfing – trips –

Staying at each other’s homes!

Another picture from the past!

While we stayed in a condo –

In Ocean Keyes – North Myrtle Beach in 2020 – 2021-

Our group of friends came to stay with us.

We played “PICKLEBALL”!

Here – Dottie and I share a picture of being the winners!

Now, my days are over from playing “PICKLEBALL”!

I have fallen three times –

The last was backwards, hitting my head! OUCH!

I wish I still played, but my instinct to get everything causes me to overextend!

But, I still have a picture from the past in my memories!

Sherry – Pam and my oldest buddy – Bob!

They are now trying a year’s lease in our area to see if they like it!

More good times ahead!

Another picture of memories past.

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Papa’s World – A look at the past!

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Although we did not have a wooden screen door-

We had a porch where we could sit and watch the world go by on our main street house.

Our little town is called Eldred.

Had a main highway for a main street, and it went right by my front bedroom.

Often at night –

I would fall asleep with the window opened and one of those sliding screens in place.

The traffic would slow down after dark –

But it still was the main way to come-

From NYS to PA. and beyond.

My mother, after she was older –

And lost her second husband to heart problems-

My own father died of cancer when I was nineteen –

She would sit on that porch every day in good weather.

Folks would drive by and honk their horns –

And yell a “HELLO MARY” as they went by after rolling down their car windows!

That front porch –

I had countless times of sleeping out with friends –

I had an old Korean War sleeping bag that belonged to my brother-in-law Bill.

It was not warm and had no padding!

Pa., back there was cool in the evenings-

A dense fog would roll up and over the railroad tracks from the Alleghany River!

The grass was always wet in the mornings,

And the sleeping bag was damp with moisture.

We had and still do a 10 o’clock curfew –

All kids off the streets.

Part of sleeping out was raiding the many gardens all over town.

Eating apples from the trees.

Upon the hill, across the street from our house-

Was a hill covered in blueberries!

Summertimes – we would take broken down large cardboard boxes and slide down that hill!

That porch has held its secret for countless years of the conversations that were said there.

Now today –

A new front porch of our own.

A place I go to sit and wave or greet neighbors going by.

No screen door – no childhood memories here.

No curfew – no sleeping out at night.

Still, a bedroom for guests sits right there.

Now we have Deer alerts with motion detectors.

They go off when the deer approach the flowers.

They also go off if it is windy or if someone is walking by on the road in the dark. LOL

This front porch is what I wanted when we selected the model for our home.

I guess it might reflect back to my youth.

All those years ago –

And now today aging to our 80s.

Both were raised in small towns with COUNTRY all around.

For me, today is having that place where I am comfortable-

Waving and saying hello to those passing by.

FRONT PORCHES have a way of doing that to me.

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Papa’s World – The past and now!

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LOL- I have learned –

“It’s not for me to question WHY – but for me to DO or DIE!!!! LOL

Some humor to start the day!

This is our home to the left in Brambleton, VA. at sunrise.

We lived here for 14 1/2 years.

Thinking it would be the home we would stay in and retire to.

But – the PANDEMIC changed all of that.

The 401K went way down –

But at the same time,

The housing market exploded.

We decided to SELL!

And spend three or four months living with both daughters and their families!

Then, we wanted to move to a warmer climate,

And the NVA area was so expensive!

We ended up in Cameron Woods Community-

Ocean Isle Beach – North Carolina.

Today we have sunrises and Palm trees-

Warm weather –

Sunshine most of the time.

Two beaches are within ten to twenty minutes.

Around 30 golf courses within thirty minutes.

And the cost is substantially lower, as are the taxes.

We have room for families to visit.

We have found our place in the sun.

And this becomes THE PAST AND NOW!

Buck – Papa and Jimmy.

For over four decades –

Friends – buddies – golfing partners.

Vacations – trips and world traveling.

On the golf course –

GUYS vs GALS!

And the GALS are good.

These two pictures represent –

THE PAST AND NOW!

Marley and Taylor.

Marley was a puppy in this picture.

Taylor has now taught her so many things.

She is so good with her.

Marly is so lovable.

She will snuggle with you.

She listens – thanks to Taylor.

Taylor today horse riding.

Four years later.

She loves horses and working in the stables and barn.

Today, the family and Marley.

She has become our “GRANDDOG”!

Thus giving us A PAST AND NOW!

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Papa’s World – THEN and NOW!

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They are twins –

Taylor and Cassidy –

Here I have them on my lap –

Showing them my computer and they are fascinated!

They were born early –

At 32 weeks, simply because Taylor was taking all the nutrition.

The doctor said it was time –

To have them out.

So, a “C” section and over one pound each, they survived!

They were Juice Plus babies –

Their mother had taken the supplement for years!

It just so happened it was on their mother’s birthday-

Today, all three celebrate the same day!

Today, they shine in this picture with their mother, Tammy.

Taylor is on the left, and Cassidy is on the right.

From 32 weeks to now-

Taylor is almost 5’9″ and Cassidy is 5’6″.

Taylor rides horses – plays the violin – sings and dances, and acts in plays.

Cassidy plays violin, cheerleading, and gymnastics.

She can also sing and dance,

And acts,

But chooses not to.

The tiny twins then sat on Papa’s lap.

And today, with their mother –

This is a THEN AND NOW moment and memory!

Sherry, Buck, Cindy, and Papa.

When we moved to Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y. –

We became neighbors with Buck and Cindy.

This was around 1988 or so.

We had known them through Jim and Dottie –

Who were my longtime friends from Eldred, Pa.

We became fast friends and started traveling the world on vacations.

In the mid-90s-

They moved to Wilmington, N.C., for new jobs.

We stayed in touch and would go down and visit –

Then in 1999 –

Both of us transferred within Dal-Tile to NVA!

We still got together and went on vacations.

Our little group of three couples tried to get together every four months.

At each other’s houses, and Jim and Dottie had also moved to Virginia.

The years passed –

We retired and came to N.C., where we are now.

Some 38 miles from the McBrides and Jim and Dottie-

Now live in the Northern NC area.

Now, we meet up and play golf-

Have dinner and plan a trip locally in the state.

We still all get together every so often.

This is but one more memory of THEN AND NOW!

LOL- some humor for today!

Sherry and some team members from her JUICE PLUS BUSINESS!

For twenty-plus years, she has conducted her business online.

Providing a supplemental monthly income.

Allowing us to live our dream here in N.C. –

Cameron Woods Community-

Ocean Isle Beach.

She has been able to work from home and has retired from her job-

In 2012!

She works when she wants to and has her office in our new home.

Today, after 20-plus years –

A business and a way to age healthily, as we are now in our senior years.

I have not missed a day in all those years.

And now, they have come out with a liquid drink instead of capsules!

Tastes to me like Hawaiian Punch!

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Papa’s World – Memories looking back!

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A little bit of humor to start the day!

But – in our case –

When the Pandemic hit –

The 401K plunged –

The value of our house more than made up for it.

So, we looked at the greener grass elsewhere-

And today, we are living our dream-

Warmer climate – golfing and sandy beaches close by.

Sometimes, it’s not a septic system.

MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

I wanted a front porch in our new home-

Sherry wanted an enclosed office-

We both wanted room to sleep everyone.

We got what we wished for!

And today, when it permits –

I sit on our shaded front porch-

Either saying hello to neighbors walking or waving to neighbors driving by!

And – with the office –

We put a blow-up queen mattress!

And a couch in the sunroom that turns into a queen bed-

Plus, a love seat couch in our bedroom that turns into a single bed-

We have the room to accommodate all of them!

So we make MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

Going to the beach in late afternoon –

Watching the clouds drift by.

Feeling the breeze on your face-

Hearing the sounds of the surf as it crashes on the sandy beach.

Here is our dream –

MAKING MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

They were born pre-mature at just 32 weeks.

The doctor said it was time.

They were so small.

Taylor was taking all the nutrients and growing bigger,

So, on Tammy’s birthday –

Here they came.

Both under two pounds.

They thrived – and we had two blue-eyed, blond little girls.

Today they are fifteen years old.

Taylor rides horses, plays violin, and acts and sings.

Cassidy can also play violin, act, and sing –

But she chooses to do none of the above-

Instead, she is in Gymnastics –

Competing and Cheerleading in high school.

They are taking different courses in life-

But – when they talk out of sight –

It is hard to know who is who!

Life now will create –

MORE MAKING MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

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Papa’s World – Memories in past times.

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On our rear patio in Brambleton, many years ago.

We had four Tower Gardens at one time.

This is an Aireponic growing system,

Which means only water, air, and minerals.

It is completely self-contained and requires only making sure the base has water and tonic.

Tonic is two parts, and you add a cup of each every so often.

There is an aquarium water pump in the base –

And it pumps the water straight up the middle to the top –

And it drizzles down and saturates the “HANGING ROOTS” –

Of the plants.

Air, water, and minerals feed the root system.

You can grow anything that does not come from a tree or is planted in the ground.

Not potatoes!

You can grow cucumbers, beans, peppers, and tomatoes!

Watermelon and eggplant – Squash, etc.

A whole garden in such a little space.

We sold three of them with the house and brought one with us –

And now for four years –

It has continuously produced on our back patio.

We eat fresh vegetables every day –

And the growing time is about one-third of the normal growth on the ground.

MEMORIES OF PAST TIMES!

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

Both still reside in the area where they grew up!

Which is NWPA!

They have been down to see us in N.C. –

OIB area.

Am excited to see them once more when they come down!

MEMORIES OF PAST TIMES!

A view from the pier on Sunset Beach –

Looking North toward Ocean Isle Beach –

You can see the high rise of OIB!

WE ARE BLESSED to be able to see this every day if we wish.

Living in a warmer climate – Golf is all around us-

We have long-time friends who all live within an hour of us.

This will create more –

MEMORIES OF PAST TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Almost two holes in one!

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Here it is – the ISLAND GREEN at Magnolia Greens golf course-

Leland, N.C.

And across the water – by the tall pines –

Is the TEE BOX!

We were four holes from being done –

Not counting this par three.

And we were playing a scramble threesome.

Cindy – Sherry and I-

Buck doesn’t play anymore except to putt sometimes!

The sun was out, but one lonely dark cloud was overhead, and the rest of the sky was blue!

We were all next to the pine trees because it started to rain –

Not hard but steady in the sunshine.

From behind the green –

Surrounded by water on three sides!

It is an intimidating hole –

When standing on the tee –

All I can see is water and a green hard to hold.

We stood for a while, hoping this one cloud would move on.

No one was behind us – it was late afternoon!

And the foursome in front was out of sight-

They had no rain!

Finally – I just said “OKAY- I AM GOING TO TEE OFF”!

My ball is the fastest one away.

From the tee box-

It looked like it was going to run in!

It rolled inches from the hole and beyond!

We were all excited because in the scramble –

It most likely is a birdie!

Cindy hit next-

If you look closely, you can see the raindrops!

And this one was even closer – it also went by the hole, just missing going in!

NOTE: Two weeks ago, she had a hole-in-one on this very par three!

Sherry hit next, but it almost went across the water, but did not make it!

My shot was about two and a half feet.

Cindy – maybe six inches on a good day!

Here we are – and a long time ago, I also had a hole-in-one at Saint Bonaventure number six.

We continued on, having a birdie.

I am proud to say –

We carded two bogies – two birdies and five pars –

For an even par round of 36!

I personally think Magnoila Greens is one of the best courses I have played.

We continued to enjoy golf in the South.

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Papa’s World – Time in pictures!

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Just outside of Mount Jewett, PA. –

Where Sherry grew up –

Is the Kinzua State Park Bridge!

Built in the 1800s –
It was at the time the highest railroad bridge in the country.

Stretching a mile across the Kinzua valley ( This was home to the Seneca Indian Tribe)

And over three hundred feet high-

It was a major route for coal from Erie to Pittsburgh.

Many times during her youth, she walked across this trestle.

Her father rode a snowmobile across it.

Then, it was only used as a tourist train that would bring folks across it.

I remember while on the golf course in Kane-

A train would come past with smoke bellowing from the smokestack and a whistle blowing!

Then, many years ago –

A tornado tore up the valley and took half the structure down.

Today, it has been refurbished on the half that still stands.

It sits today as a state park.

You can walk all the way out to the end,

And a structural glass floor allows you to gaze over 300 feet straight down!

I am the only member of our family who does not venture out there! LOL

In this picture are our friends,

The McBrides,

Who also grew up in the area just across the NYS border!

This is at the top of the structure but below the entranceway.

You can see straight through the bridge to the end where the viewing platform is!

Thus producing for the four of us –

TIME IN PICTURE!

A little smile for the day!

We lived in NVA – about twenty miles from Washington, DC.

Every year, we would take the Metro into the city –

During the ROLLING THUNDER –

To see the endless Sea of motorcycles.

This picture is but one of the many fields of parked bikes.

For almost seven years from 1974 until 1981-

I rode a motorcycle.

I never was in DC, but many times I rode to Wheeling, W.V.

I was a fan of the Grand Old Opera there!

I had an accident –

A new driver –

Just got her license –

I was behind her at a red light.

Up in Amherst, N.Y., on my way to Cedar Point in Ohio.

The light went green, and she started out as I did-

But she stalled the VW and never stepped on the brake.

The only thing I could do was lay the bike on its side.

I ended up almost under her bumper-

But that made me feel that it was only a matter of time-

So I sold it and never rode again.

You always had to watch the other person.

We loved going to see the motorcycles in D.C.

Thus, this creates –

TIME IN PICTURE!

The Jefferson Memorial is on the basin in D.C.

This is looking across to the memorial from the Martin Luther King Memorial.

At the time, it was being repaired.

Many times, we would just take the Metro or drive in.

D.C. is the only city where I do not feel closed in.

It has restrictions on how tall buildings can be.

It is also spread out with huge open spaces.

My favorite city to visit –

And walk around.

This is another TIME IN PICTURE!

On one of many paths we had to walk in Brambleton, VA.

We miss those walks!

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Papa’s World – Turning back time – pictures!

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LOL- A Sense of humor to start the day!

A reflection of the Vietnam Wall with Sherry, Paul, and Jo.

Paul graduated from the same H.S. that Sherry did.

Jo graduated from the same H.S. I did.

They live in Tucson, AZ.

We are friends, and they came to visit us.

We did day trips to D.C.

We are all from the “NAM” era.

We have people we know on this wall.

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

More humor for the day!

The twenty years we lived in the NVA-

Many trips were taken to D.C.

Christmas time was spent seeing all the lights and trees near the White House!

Here is the train track that was huge, running around and through states.

With Christmas trees!

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

Three couples –

Friends for over four decades.

Raising Families –

Vacations –

Beaches –

Staying in touch all these years-

PRICELESS!

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

2020 – COVID – THE PANDEMIC- a small sense of humor!

Bob – Pam and Sherry-

My grade school and high school friend.

We played sports –

Slept outside –

Took canoe trips down the river.

And have been friends all these years.

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

Our happy place-

The pier on the beach!

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Papa’s World – Fun times – good memories!

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Good day!

FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

Looking back – seeing what the pictures tell!

Living life to the plus-

One day at a time in our senior years!

Both Maddy and Ella played college soccer in Lynchburg, VA.

So we spent six years traveling there to watch both of them play.

Here we are on one of the streets of Lynchburg.

Creating from pictures –

FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

How we live our lives before and here in OIB- N.C.

Sherry with Cindy –

On our trip to California.

Here we are near Lake Tahoe.

We have traveled the World with her and her husband.

In pictures creating FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

They have been friends for over four decades.

Laughing – visiting each other in their homes –

And vacationing together.

Raising families-

CREATING FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

The clock on the wall tells time!

If only we could turn it back in time.

To once again be with them when they were young.

Cassidy – behind Sherry-

To this day still reaches out to her.

While we can not turn back time –

PICTURES – CREAT FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Fun with pictured memories!

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Ella, Cassidy, Bode, Maddy, and Taylor.

This was Maddy’s senior year in high school, and Ella was a Sophomore!

For one year, they played together at James Wood High School.

They both went on to college and had successful soccer careers.

Both were named as captains for their teams.

The three younger cousins would go to their games and cheer them on.

Today, Cassidy is a cheerleader – a gymnast –

Taylor is a horse rider, plays the violin, and is trying out for basketball.

Bode plays soccer, flag football, and lacrosse!

FUN WITH A PICTURED MEMORY!

A little humor for today!

Papa and Sherry during the pandemic.

During this time and later-

We both caught COVID!

THREE TIMES!

But – we survived although very sick.

Being a SENIOR –

We try to protect ourselves as much as possible!

NOT A FUN TIME IN MEMORIES!

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Sherry’s father, Bill, is a WWII veteran.

I learned a lot from him before he passed away in 2001.

A MEMORY OF A FUN TIME IN OUR LIVES!

Sherry’s mother ( Barb ) and father ( Bill ) taken about the time they were married.

Barb’s mother was born in Sweden –

And they lived in Mount Jewett, Pa.

A 1800s town founded and built by the Swedes.

FUN WITH PICTURED MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Memories – Pictures and fun times.

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A trip back in time –

Taylor- now 15 years old –

Sarah – now 19 years old –

And Cassidy, now 15 years old.

This picture was taken at the patio of our home in Brambleton, VA.

They were always playing dress up

Faries – Mermaids and many other characters.

I look back at this and wish we could all go back in time!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

She reached for her MORMOR’s hand as they walked together across the parking lot-

At Community Lutheran Church in Staerling, VA.

Sherry ( MORMOR- Mother’sMother) and Taylor.

She has always been that way –

Reaching for my hand as we walk together.

I hope to never see this end

But as they get older, it may!

MEMORIES – PICTURES – and FUN TIMES!

Hoping this is true as they get older!

Andera and Troy – my oldest son.

On their visit to Crooked Hammock.

Making memories – and hoping we see them down here once more!

Showing them the area as much as we can.

MEMORIES- PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

Maddy is a senior and Ella is a Sophomore at James Wood High School.

The only season they were on the pitch for soccer at the same time’

In High School.

They both went on to play soccer in college.

Maddy at the UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG –

And Ella at RANDOLPH COLLEGE.

Here they played against each other for two years.

Both captains for their own teams!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

Debby and Sherry at a Juice Plus event dressed in the 50s style!

Mother and daughter working in the health business-

Now going on twenty-plus years!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Memories in pictures!

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My GOOD THOUGHT for the day!

A small reunion of sorts-

We all lived on Pleasant Acres or near it back in Portville, NY.

Today, we all live in NC.

Tim – Deanne – Sherry – Julie – on the right – Buck- Cindy and Papa.

We all moved – only Sherry and I went to NVA in 1999.

The rest went to NC.

Today we live the farthest away – about 38 miles.

The others live near or in Magnolia Greens.

Julie and Cindy are sisters.

Tim and Deanne’s daughter graduated with our oldest daughter.

We all get together a couple of times a year for dinner and rekindle our lives together.

Thus creating a MEMORY IN PICTURES!

My youngest son, Shawn –

Who last spring traveled to Las Vegas –

Competed in 8-ball and 9-ball!

He finished 65th in the world and 9th in the world in the above.

On the team, they fished first in the world out of 400 teams.

At the other team event, they finished first!

Very proud of this man and my son!

Thus creating another MEMORY IN PICTURES!

One of the twins –

Taylor, who has been riding horses since she was four years old!

Here she gallops the horse she is riding through a routine!

She spends all her spare time with horses-

Grooming – caring for them.

Working in the barn –

Cleaning – and just being around them!

Creating another MEMORY IN PICTURE!

With my buddy from grade school-

Bob and his wife Pam, and Sherry.

At Disney’s Main Street.

We try to get together a few times a year.

Today, as when I wrote this blog-

They have leased a house in our area for a year.

To see if they like it here!

I see more good times ahead!

Thus creating more MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

On the beach –

When family visits.

Sarah, Sherry, Ella, and Debby!

All the family has continued to visit us here in Cameron Woods Community.

Giving us more MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – More pictures of great memories!

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We sold our home in 2020 –

During the Pandemic.

For three and a half months-

We stayed with our daughters and their families.

Splitting time between Lake Holiday and Leesburg, VA.

Then we packed up – we had a storage unit –

That remained as we loaded up the car and headed South-

To friends who lived just outside Leland, N.C.

Here we spent some time – golfing and being together.

On October 1st. 2020 –

We moved into an Ocean Keyes condo on North Myrtle Beach!

View from the lanai at the condo on the fourth floor.

After six weeks of searching for a resale home –

We gave up because whatever we bought in our price range-

It would need to be remodeled to our taste.

At this point in time, by accident, we saw a billboard-

Advertising Cameron Woods Community on the mainland side of OIB!

This was in NC near –

About seven miles to the border of SC.

We visited the model and decided this is what we wanted and would be less expensive-

Then, buying a resale –

And it would be brand new.

Plus, for that price, we could pick all the upgrades!

The first picture is the house that we built near the end of construction.

Today, we have this view of sunrise from the front lawn.

These are more GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

We visit Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach –

We walk around getting our steps in!

One of our favorite places to sit, watch, and have a light lunch-

Is CROOKED HAMMOCK!

We actually watched them build this place during our Pandemic stay at Ocean Keyes!

MORE GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

Our granddaughter Sarah –

When she was a senior in High School –

Designed this mural as part of the 75th. anniversary celebration-

Of James Wood H.S.

Here she is pointing up at the mural, which was painted at two different locations.

The school on the left is the original from 1950!

And today it is used as a middle school.

The middle and right drawings are the 2025 H.S.

Today she is a student in college-

MORE GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

Her second drawing was chosen to be the cover of the graduation commencement.

The left side is 1950, with students whom she knows inserted in the picture.

The same theme as the mural.

The right side is 2025 with students that she knows-

And her car and her father’s car are in the picture.

She is truly gifted!

MORE GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Pictures of great memories.

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A memory of when we lived in Brambleton, VA.

This is in a tunnel we used to go under a major highway on one of our walks.

The whole tunnel had these chalk drawings from an unknown artist.

I have often wondered if they are still there!

PICTURES OF GREAT MEMORIES!

Interesting in two ways.

The first is that this is the school I attended until the fifth grade!

The first four years of my grade school were spent here.

Then, three school districts combined –

A new elementary school opened, and additions to the high school in Duke Center were completed.

This building was then abandoned and eventually torn down. The second reason is that I spent my entire work life in American Olean Tile – Dal Tile!

Forty-seven and a half years.

We made ceramic tile like this in one of our other factories.

Which leads me to wonder who made this and what connection they had to Eldred, Pa.?

PICTURES OF GREAT MEMORIES!

Making lasting memories at our new home!

Cameron Woods Community –

We call this home now-

Our dreams of living near the beaches have come true-

Making PICTURES OF GREAT MEMORIES!

Ocean Isle Beach on the East end.

In the distance, LITTLE RIVER and CHERRY GROVE – NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

We are only 6 or 7 miles from the border of S.C.

Every day – PICTURES OF GREAT MEMORIES!

I think Bode is between Maddy on the left and Ella next to her!

This was taken back in Brambleton, VA.

On the side of the house in the lawn.

We lived in this house, which we had built for fourteen and a half years.

Six grandkids –

Creating a PICTURE OF GREAT MEMORIES!

At an open-air concert on OIB-

Sherry and Papa.

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Papas World -in the world of business – Fruits & Veggies!

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Are you searching for a opportunity?
A way to work from home part time?

We were -13 plus years ago –

what was at first a way to pay for our purchase-

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To retiring and have a supplemental income

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And once retired to remain in our home

near our grand kids!

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We use them for snacks rather than candy !

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Papa’s World – The many folks of the past- Eldred!

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Good day – this blog is my memories-

Growing up in Eldred. Pa.

As a young lad,

I had roller skates before I had a bike!

It was a chore to skate the sidewalk down to Slavins’ auto store and furniture store.

The sidewalks were uneven!

That was as far as I was allowed to go!

Today, this building is the WWII museum.

And to the right and behind it –

Slavin’s auto garage and furniture store.

Back in my youth, this was Frisbee’s insurance building –

And Penn Electric is in the back.

They parked their trucks –

In the lot in the rear.

Today, all that has changed- the two buildings are now connected-

And are in the museum!

I could not skate to the insurance office.

And almost directly across from the insurance office-

Was the Eldred Fire Hall!

I was not allowed to cross Main Street and skate on that side either!

But growing up in such a small town – 800 to 1000 residents-

I knew many of the men and women,

And they knew my parents.

I knew most of these men growing up –

On the far right, bottom row-

Was my buddy Bob – his father Lyle!

This was “SCOTTY’S” softball team.

“SCOTTY’S” was one of the bars in town and a hangout for the men of Eldred, along with Slavin’s!

The Gold Eagle is another one.

I grew up knowing Lyle because of Bob,

And he, in turn, knew my parents.

We would eat and sleep at each other’s houses!

In my Junior year, we started riding to school with Lyle-

And take the bus back home, six or eight miles away.

My father -“FITZ”- second from left –

The tall man in the middle- Don – who was related to Bob-

Had the insurance office and building.

Eddie – second from the right – is to Lyle’s right in the softball picture.

So you can see how small the town was and all the connections.

Here is a picture of the ELDRED HIGH SCHOOL basketball team –

Before the merger with OTTO Township to form OTTO-ELDRED.

Which comprised ELDRED- DUKE CENTER and RIXFORD.

My older brother Roger is second from the right!

He graduated from EHS in 1957.

I knew more than half of these older boys while I was growing up-

And the coach, Joe,

He was my Little League coach and teacher at the school.

Many would be at our house!

Today – my buddy BOB – his wife Pam –

Our neighbor Diane and Sherry, and I.

We still get together after all these years!

Bob and my varsity high school football team when we were juniors!

I am second row, third from right –

Number 65 and Bobby are to my right –

I believe number 83.

He started at end-wide receiver and safety on defense.

I started at left guard and linebacker on defense.

The JV and Freshman are not in this picture.

Memories in pictures of long ago in little ELDRED, Pa.-

And OTTO-ELDRED HIGH SCHOOL!

Papa- Pam – Bob and Sherry.

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Papa’s World – Pictures of the place I grew up- the early years of ELDRED!

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Back in the late teens?

A parade to honor a WWI veteran killed in action.

This is Main Street looking South.

The false fronts of stores –

Some remained as I was growing up in the 50s and 60s!

The big building at the top right was a hotel –

I never saw that as I was growing up

And was a brick Chevy dealership called Burrs-

Where I worked the summer between my Junior and senior years!

That also has been demolished, and a bank is there today.

An early view of the ball park and town.

I assume this to be the late 1800s or early 1900s.

Many of these buildings were gone by the time I was born in 1949!

The ballpark was way different when I was growing up!

A chain mail fence and a road ran alongside the first baseline.

Tall telephone poles with lights surrounded the field, and it was groomed to perfection.

The diamond itself was set back toward the right?

The outfield – we would meet and play tackle football.

There were tennis courts and a basketball court.

The park behind the home plate had restrooms and swings –

a small merry-go-round and a large covered pavilion-

slide and huge old maple trees.

A creek called Barden Brook ran down the side of the field to the Alleghany River.

Later, the Army Corps of Engineers made it underground because of the annual flooding!

Every Spring, it seemed we had water on Main Street.

Here are pictures from 1889!

In 1972, Hurricane Agnes dropped so much rain-

That up to 12 to 15 feet of water submerged MAIN STREET!

It was after that, years later –

The Army Corps of Engineers developed a dike system –

And I believe it solved the flooding problem.

Here is the busy main street of Eldred, Pa.

I grew up here much later than this picture.

Many businesses had moved to other locations by then.

This is looking toward South Main Street,

And those trees were still there as I was growing up!

The Gustafsons’ drug store had moved to the left-

And that building became Todd’s Ford dealership

We had Ford, Chevy, and Dodge car dealerships in town when I was growing up.

This was the fire department as I grew up.

I could see it from the sidewalk in front of my home.

It was here that I took the hunter safety course upstairs!

We had a 10 o’clock curfew –

The fire siren would blow then every night-

And I believe it to be that way now.

All kids had to be off the streets when the siren blew.

We would sleep outside overnight-

And the worst we ever did was raid gardens after curfew.

I hope you enjoy this blog –

My next blog will also be on Eldred, Pa.

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Papa’s World – Living in Cameron Woods Community!

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Our community center in Cameron Woods is beautiful.

It contains a kitchen-workout room with machines.

A fireplace and a TV-

With couches and chairs.

A dining room table –

Two bathrooms.

A really large screened-in toom with ceiling fans and teak wood tables and chairs!

A large pool that has an entry-level flat area and steps down into deeper water.

At its deepest point is five feet.

Decorated and set up for a Kentucky Derby party.

Around 40 to 50 neighbors showed up for a bring-a-dish – dessert –

Lots of fun and excitement.

CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY CENTER!

A bright spot in our community –

The pool opens late April and goes to maybe the end of October.

Sunrise on our street from our front porch.

Sunset on our street from our front driveway.

Late Fall – Solo Stove campfire from our back patio with the Sunset!

Most of our community is retired –

Or working from home.

A great many –

This is their second home.

We are close to the beaches –

And shopping, and golf.

There are a few resale homes –

Mostly one level-

Three bedrooms-

And two baths.

Two-car garages and lots of protected areas.

Normally around 1700 to 2000 SF.

We found our little piece of paradise by accident.

And we are so blessed –

To be here.

CAMERON WOOD COMMUNITY –

So close to OCEAN ISLE BEACH and toes in the sand.

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Papa’s World – Memorable times – PICTURES!

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Start your day –

My blog is a journal of times – pictures of family – friends.

Memories captured for the next generations.

Have a brew – and enjoy!

This picture is the EAST END of OCEAN ISLE BEACH!

While beautiful –

I look at it and think about how vulnerable it is to storms and hurricanes.

This huge rock wall was put in a few years ago to stop the erosion of the beach.

It is referred to as
“THE GROIN”!

Looking at the picture, to the left on the beach –

Following the line of houses –

You can tell that FIRST and SECOND streets have already been washed away in previous years.

The street to the right is Third Street.

That whole expanse of beach was dredged up from the channel and blown in to make the beach!

The water was high tide up and under those houses.

Huge sand-filled bags lined the edges of the houses to protect them.

Since this was done –

The erosion now is on the East side of the rocks.

We have walked the East end, and the eroded banks are higher than my head.

Dead trees now lie in the surf.

The entire area has changed for the worse.

I fear a major storm will wipe it out and allow the surf to roll across to the ICW!

The main bridge over the ICW is called the causeway bridge by the locals.

This is the center of the town and the island.

Here are the shops, the park, and the pier.

Restaurants and bars.

It is a beautiful place by the ocean –

And about a ten-minute drive without traffic for us.

We are on the mainland side –

The ICW is between us and the island.

About two miles of mainland separates us from the ICW!

Our street looks WEST in the first picture and EAST in the second picture.

Because of the curvature of the coastline –

From Charleston to Wilmington –

Our back of the house faces South, and the front faces North.

We are also close to two other beaches – Holden Beach to the EAST and Sunset Beach to the West.

Oak Island is about 30 miles away.

We are close to North Myrtle Beach – 16 miles- Myrtle Beach – about 30 miles.

And Southport, Shallotte, and Wilmington to the North.

Calabash and Little River are about six to eight miles away.

We have four grocery stores close by –

Two Food Lions, a Publix, and a Lowe’s.

Big BOX STORES are within 15 to 30 minutes, and Home Depot and Lowe’s.

Our church, Saint Luke’s Lutheran, is about ten minutes away.

We selected this area because of the golf, beaches, shopping, entertainment, and gas stations.

Our community is not as clear-cut as others around us.

We have protected areas.

If you look at the previous pictures of EAST and WEST on our street –

You can see the trees!

We have very tall pine trees and live oaks all around us.

It is a quiet community –

Neighbors are out and about walking by the front porch.

We know way more people here than where we moved from-

Which we called a GARAGE DOOR COMMUNITY!

The door goes up – people leave – it goes down.

And the opposite, when they return, and you seldom see them.

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Papa’s World – Fun times in pictures!

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Above – H.S. and Grade School buddy – Bob.

Pam is his wife, Sherry, and Diane is our neighbor.

They stopped by for a visit on their way North to N.H.

We see them at least once a year.

Here we are at INLET VIEW – for lunch/dinner!

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

We were neighbors in Portville, New York, from the mid-80s to the mid-90s.

Cindy and Buck!

They sold their longtime home and moved to Wilmington, N.C.

Eventually, building homes in Magnoilia Greens, Leland, NC.

We stayed in touch and have traveled the world with them on vacations.

Today, we live about 38 miles from them-

and still get together.

This was taken at OIB FISH COMPANY on the ocean side of the causeway to OIB.

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

A group of longtime friends.

On our way to Shakleford Island to see the wild horses.

I have known one couple – Jim and Dottie – in the middle –

Since before Sherry and I were married-

All three of us grew up in Eldred.

Craig and Debbie, we met through Jim and Dottie –

And Craig, seated next to Debbie on the left of the picture-

Grew up in Sheffield, Pa.-

Close to where Sherry was raised in Mount Jewett.

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

We all travel –

and stay,

and play golf together.

And this is so true to all our games! LOL!

Troy and Shawn –

My two sons-

They still live back in Pa., where they were raised.

They have both been to visit us at OIB.

Looking forward to them coming again.

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

Three couples who knew each other in the NVA!

Today, they live near us in OIB, NC.

The lasting friendships have now made their way to N.C.

Jim – Papa – Sherry – Ginger – Jason and Claudia.

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

April and Brian, her husband-

Sherry and I worked with Brian back in Olean at Dal-Tile.

We left in 1999 and transferred to NVA.

The Olean plant closed in 2012, and Brian transferred to the Gettysburg plant.

We have seen them in our area and gotten together with them.

Soon, they will be retired and moving somewhere to a warmer climate.

FUN TIMES IN PICTURES!

When family visits –

Debby, Sarah, Ella, and Sherry.

I like to take them to visit “FAT HAROLDS” in North Myrtle Beach.

For almost 80 years –

The dance called “THE SHAG” has been the rage on the Carolina coast.

And “FAT HAROLDS” is in the center of it all.

Walk through the JUKEBOX door into the world of dancing.

North Myrtle Beach is the “SHAG CAPITAL” of the world.

FUN TIMES IN PICTURES!

Thanks to all of you who read my blogs-

FAMILY – FRIENDS and where we live in Cameron Woods Community-

Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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Papa’s World – Free open air concerts!

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Summertime here in the OIB and Sunset Beach areas brings sweet music!

Wednesdays and Fridays are concert times at the beach!

Sunset Beach is at the park gazebo on the mainland side.

Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, weather permitting.

All you need is a chair and whatever you want to drink- NO GLASS!

Fridays are at OIB – in the park near the beach.

Again – bring a chair and whatever you want to drink – NO GLASS!

And all free!

Other communities around here do the same, only on different days, and most may be a couple of weeks in between.

The following is our first concert of the year –

First week of June at OIB Park.

The park is huge – all fenced in with a large covered stage and playground, and splash pad at one end.

There is a covered picnic area –

Splash pad – and a really nice playground, and Bocce court and basketball-pickleball court!

Behind me is the splash pad –

The artificial turf playground and Italian ice cart!

There are shaded beaches all around the park.

A stone brick walkway and some have names from donors!

There is room on the lawn for hundreds of chairs and people.

The park is right in the middle –

Close to the pier – the roundabout circle-

And across the street to Pelican Perch and a new bar and eatery called The Sand Dollar!

The top Carolina Beach Bands are booked through September.

And it is all free to the public-

The vacationers can end their week on the beach-

With a Friday night concert.

Sometimes, when a well-known beach band is here –

It will get very crowded and take time getting on and off the island.

But so goes summertime concert beach music.

Sunset Beach is different in that it is on the mainland at a beautiful OAK TREE park-

With beautiful views of the ICW!

You mostly sit under huge shaded oak trees –

The gazebo is huge, and people sit all around it and also on the grass lawn by the water.

The concert season runs in the same months and is free!

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