life one day at a time

Papa’s World – Life together.

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We both believe this –

Volunteering and helping others.

We volunteer for the Protection of Sea Turtles – (yes, they are on the endangered species list).

We volunteer at our church,

Saint Lukes Lutherean Chrch –

For the Lord’s Food Pantry, the second Saturday of every month.

Numerous churches in our area run this food pantry.

THIS IS PART OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER.

We are now way past midlife and way into our senior years!

But – we have each other.

We are settled in our home –

We know the funeral plans.

We will stay here as long as we are capable.

THIS IS PART OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER!

We have explored the World –

We have moved so many times-

We have built three houses-

We are in a climate that we like for all seasons.

Travel abroad is most likely done for us.

Driving long distances is becoming harder.

We are happy with our lives now.

We still watch and communicate with family from afar.

THIS IS NOW OUR SENIOR LIFE TOGETHER!

Together for the last twenty-plus years –

We have taken this supplement.

Our health is a priority for us.

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Today, we still spend time with our long-time core of friends!

Friendships that have lasted decades.

This is our life in the senior years!

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OUR SENIOR LIFE TOGETHER!

Papa’s World – Looking out for summer!

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Sipping coffee on the front porch glider –

Summer is here!

My favorite spot is to sit here –

Watch the neighbors ride by –

Wave or say hello –

All the while under cover from the sun and rain.

Summer is when family comes to visit.

Here – Debby and Mike –

Along with Maddy, Ella, and Sarah –

The three oldest grandchildren!

We take them to Barefoot Landing, the ICW, and the marina.

Watching the boats to come and go.

Summer is vacation time!

Summer concerts in the OIB Park.

Free from mid-May to early October.

Depending on weather-related cancellations.

The concerts draw hundreds of tourists and locals.

Every Friday night, the other towns have free concerts on different weekdays.

Summer time entertainment.

Bode – Sherry, Cassidy, and Taylor.

The youngest grandchildren.

One time, Sherry flew up to NVA and then brought all three back on their first plane ride.

A week later, their parents drove down for a week and took them back home.

Here we are on the ferry to see the Coastal Carolina Museum and Aquarium.

Summer time fun!

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Kayaking with friends –

Pam and Bob are on the marsh of the ICW!

A few shots of Fireball!

Summertime fun!

The family all together –

Gathered on OIB for our 75th birthdays in 2024!

A time to remember.

Summertime fun!

A PAST MEMORY of all six grandchildren.

On the beach in summertime.

Bode is looking at his sisters and cousins.

A PRICELESS MEMORY OF SUMMERTIME!

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Papa’s World – SENIOR LIVING!

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SENIOR LIVING – It seems that later in life,

The “COUCH” gets more inviting as the day goes by! LOL

We have calendars –

To keep track of appointments-

Volunteer work –

Errands and shopping.

Meet-ups with friends –

“How did we ever find time to work”?

The children you raised have moved on!

The grandkids are also ready to take flight-

Be it sports, activities, jobs, or everyday life.

You become a source of –

“How are you? When can we see you?

Then the vacations come and go –

That “COUCH” becomes more comfortable.

I drink my coffee early in the morning –

One cup –

Before dawn.

I read the online newspaper –

I do not watch or listen to cable news.

Facebook – I unfollow those who try to change your minds –

With endless postings.

Being a senior, life becomes too short to listen to all the nonsense.

I am registered as INDEPENDENT!

I cast my vote and then move on.

LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DWELL ON WHAT YOU CAN NOT CHANGE, OTHER THAN VOTING!

Being a SENIOR –

We try to give back as much as we can.

Helping others –

Less fortunate.

VOLUNTEERING –

Church – family and friends.

SENIOR LIVING –

Near the beach – playing some golf –

And that couch when watching TV together-

Until early bedtime.

It all starts over for me before the dawn of the day.

That first cup of coffee to start the day –

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Papa’s World – Life in the SLOW LANE!

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LOL – Yes – those early years are long gone!

Today, it is for us “THE MIDDLE LANE” for traveling!

To say the least, we hate traveling the I95 North to South corridor.

But – since we live on the borders of N.C. and S.C. –

And as far East and the seaboard as we can get-

It is a must route unless you are willing to add maybe three hours to your trip!

I mostly stay in the middle lane for a couple of reasons.

Ingress and Egress in the far right lane –

Makes it dangerous for me when traffic comes barreling onto the highway.

Plus, it seems this is where all the large trucks are, and I can not see beyond them.

So I stay in the middle lane and set my cruise control to 3 to 4 miles over the speed limit.

Maintaining that speed so traffic can pass me on the right or left.

If I see a long line behind me, I will move over –

But it seems like when I do that – next thing I know, someone is attempting to gain access onto my lane and brake time is applied!

So for the most part, I stay in the middle.

Being well into my SENIOR YEARS –

Going “FAST” is not an option for me.

I am not comfortable going with the “FLOW” sometimes 10 to 15 MPH over the speed limit!

Being older, my reactions are not what they used to be.

People are aggressive at those speeds –

And I have seen too many near misses or accidents that have happened.

THUS – I AM PART OF LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE and comfortable being here.

SENIOR THOUGHT FOR THE DAY! LOL

We run errands –

Be it appointments –

Shopping – I love going to the OUTLET MALL-

There is a Starbucks there .

An area outside where artificial grass, chairs, and palm trees –

A place to sip and watch people and guard Sherry’s ICE TEA!

She comes back every so often –

Sometimes with a package –

Takes a sip of tea and off again to one of the stores.

Me – I still am sipping that coffee from STARBUCKS!

AGAIN – LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE FOR ME!

FRIENDS – we all lived near one another in WNY – Portville – Pleasant Acres Drive –

Back in the 80’s and 90’s.

Today, we are within a 35 mile rediace.

North Carolina – all are retired –

We enjoy our little get-togethers –

We all live LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE!

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Retired – Friends – over four decades.

Buck and Cindy –

We now live some 35 miles from them.

Get togethers – golfing, dinner, or lunches.

We have vacationed in the World with them.

OUR LIVES TODAY ARE NOW LIFE IN THE SLOW LANES!

LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE! SENIOR LIVING-

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Papa’s World – One day at a time – LIFE!

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Living is far from simple!

Living healthy is not easy!

So – I have taken this for me –

“TO LIVE LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME”!

When you have ailments that prevent you from walking long distances-

At least in my case –

I still go out,

Although I take shorter walks.

My problem is my right calf.

After a walk –

It starts to hurt, and I begin to limp!

There is a 50% blockage there –

But – it is calcified and will not break free.

I just have to work through it until I can no longer endure the pain afterward.

I am monitored by a vascular doctor-

My heart doctor and my GP!

All those early years of poor eating led to this.

I still maintain a healthy lifestyle –

Eating healthy –

For the past twenty years.

I still walk short distances –

With no pain and no problems.

But – I am learning –

I am doing what I can –

And thanking God that I have lived my life –

I am closer to 80 than 70!

I still golf as long as I have a cart.

And it still is fun for me!

LIVING LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME!

I am blessed to have a wife who coaches me –

Watches over me, and we are growing old together.

After twenty years –

I still need to take this supplement-

To help me on my journey!

Those early years – if only I had them back!

But I am committed to this every day.

I believe it is helping me!

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I am enjoying every day –

I love my life-

I am still here-

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Papa’s World – Life – Family and Friends!

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Sherry serving Communion at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

This was part of our LIFE in NVA. from 1999 to 2020 –

When the Pandemic hit –

And we decided to sell our home and move South!

Christmas at our home in Brambleton, VA.

For fourteen and a half years we lived here!

This was to be our forever home in retirement.

But LIFE goes on.

Opportunity came in the value of the home going up –

The 401K is going down!

TIME TO SELL AND MOVE ON – LIFE!

FAMILY – our four oldest granddaughters!

On the street in front of our new home in Cameron Woods Community!

As the sunsets on this day –

They enjoyed running down the hill –

LIFE is good!

FAMILY is priceless!

The youngest grandchildren and their parents.

Moving South meant that we lived 6 to 8 hours away.

This allowed us to drive back –

And FAMILY to come on down and still be a part of our lives!

FAMILY IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES!

SMILES – HUMOR and LAUGHTER- START YOUR DAY – LOL!

FRIENDS have always been a major part of our married life together!

At National Harbor- Washington, DC.

Maintaining friendships and expanding to new friends!

In our new Cameron Woods Community –

NEIGHBORS and NEW FRIENDS –

Play an important segment of our life together!

This is just how we are wired!

Longtime FRIENDS – NEW FRIENDS-

Keeping in touch.

Our home is a welcome place for us to keep these friendships alive!

FRIENDS ARE OUR LIFE CYCLE!

Our friends span generations-

Mothers and daughters!

LIFE IS GOOD!

FRIENDS!

Along with FAMILY – FRIENDS and OUR LIFE-

HEALTH IS ALSO IMPORTANT!

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Papa’s World – Life comes at you!

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I had been experiencing a troublesome pain in my right calf on my leg.

But – only after I had walked 1/4 of a mile.

It did not bother me walking around the house –

Driving the car –

Sitting or sleeping!

I thought, “What the heck”!

So,

My walking 2 or 3 miles a day –

Came to a sudden stop!

I had a Nuclear test coming up –

And I expressed concern that I might have to stop for the pain-

In that calf!

BUT – I DID IT AND COMPLETED THE TEST!

Everything about my heart was fine-

For my age, I excelled.

I still had that pain if I tried to walk long distances.

So, my regular GP told me I should see my cardio doctor –

He felt that the small blood vessels might be blocking up-

Thus, when I walked a long distance-

Not enough blood flow would get through,

Thus causing the pain!

But to try to push through it so new capillaries would form.

LOL – SOME HUMOR FOR THE DAY!

I saw my cardio doctor,

And he referred me to a vascular doctor!

I had a consultation.

And a CT SCAN WAS ORDERED!

The results came back!

I had a 50% blockage in my right calf –

And a minor blockage in my left calf.

It was called a “HARD BLOCKAGE” –

Not a “SOFT” blockage,

Which met that most likely –

Would not break off!

It was CALSIFIED,

And had taken years and years to develop.

I was told –

At this time,

The best thing I could do was continue to walk –

THIRTY minutes a day for four times a week!

Push through and do the best I can.

And it did not have to be all at once.

Break it up – it would cause pain.

The last resort would be operation –

Stents or more extreme.

And sometimes this might not work.

Resulting in more serious problems and remedies!

Usually, they do nothing until 75%.

This has been a result –

Not eating healthy for the first 55 years of my life.

LESON WELL LEARNED!

On the positive side –

I did a complete lifestyle change TWENTY YEARS AGO!

Trying to repair as much damage –

As I had done during those early years of life.

I firmly believe had I not –

I most likely would not be here!

I HAVE TAKEN THESE SUPPLEMENTS EVERY DAY FOR TWENTY YEARS-

This is my life preserver –

I BELIEVE THAT!

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I am convinced my life depended –

On these FRUITS – VEGETABLES – BERRIES and OMEGAS!

To conclude –

LIFE COMES AT YOU-

I AM A SENIOR – CLOSER TO 80 THAN 70!!!!

I will continue on my path to health and nutrition.

I am active- I enjoy life –

AND I LIVE LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME!

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Papa’s World – Every day is a new day!

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Yes- I live my life one day at a time!

If you ever go through a life-changing event-

You will see my perspective.

My heart attack showed me just how quickly –

Your life can change or end.

You think it will not happen to me!

But – when it does –

Your outlook also changes.

Simply put –

You become aware of everything around you!

Life to me became simple-

ENJOY EACH DAY AS IT MAY BE YOUR LAST!

Family is and always-

Has been our focus in life.

While great distance separates us-

They are always on our minds!

Here are my sons and their families.

Living to see them again one day at a time.

After 47 1/2 years –

I RETIRED!

All with the same company!

I was dedicated –

Rarely did I miss work –

I used vacation days when I was ill.

After all that time –

I had a five-week vacation.
I planned to use 1/2 day to go home and do the yard work.

It was my peaceful time-

Just me – sunshine- mowing – trimming!

Those were days I still cherish all these years later!

Today, I marvel each day as the sun comes up –

And sets at night!

I am and always have been –

A morning person!

Five AM – I am awake!

Even today, as I am retired.

But that also means I head to bed when I get tired!

Eight PM is the time I start to get ready for bed.

I find if I stay up and fight through-

Eventually, I will find my second wind,

And then I just can not go right to sleep!

Then, I feel terrible.

So – it is best I stay on schedule –

Get my rest and enjoy the next day to come!

LOL – that has been my curse through life- remembering names!

We found this twenty years ago!

We were searching for a way to age as healthily as we could.

The research was there, and we read it!

I have never missed a day in all those years.

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Go to the site and read –

You can order from this site.

My regret is that someone could have shown me-

THIRTEEN YEARS before I found this!

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Papa’s World – The life we make together!

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We first started dating close to forty-five years ago.

We were both married before – divorced,

And had two children each.

My two sons and her two daughters.

My sons stayed with their mother,

And her two daughters stayed with their mother.

Times were tough –

We lived paycheck to paycheck way out in the country.

The driveway was 1/10th of a mile long.

Wintertime – the kids would sled ride down it!

It would take me three days mowing and then almost start over again on certain parts.

But – we were happy!

We did cheap long weekend trips with the kids,

Sometimes, we camped in a tent, and her parents had a fifth wheel.

Those were days of not eating out but packing lunches and cooking on a grill with charcoal.

Many fond memories.

The kids grew up and married.

Here is Debby – with her family.

The three oldest granddaughters.

They are all rooted in camping and outdoor life.

Here are my two sons and their families.

Both still live back in NWPA, where they grew up.

We share many memories.

Here is Tammy and her family, and “MARLEY” –

Our granddog!

Our wedding day –

6-25-1982-

The start of our life together!

Along the way –

Over twenty years ago –

We found a supplement –

We wanted to age as healthily as we could,

We read the research and decided that this was what we needed!

Starting our SENIOR YEARS!

Today, we still take the supplement!

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All these years later led us to this-

Our home in N.C.

I would not change a thing.

Our families have visited us numerous times.

Our life together has been an adventure –

Four states-

We have lived in eight different places.

We have built three houses.

Sold FIVE of them.

What started here on – 6-25-1982 –

Is now here –

Our life together –

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Papa’s World – Being a senior – love of life!

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In our senior years –

I believe family-

Becomes more and more important.

Now the grandkids are either out of college or in college.

Those are the older ones!

The younger ones are in H.S., and one is in middle school-

Or soon to be!

We also moved to a warmer climate.

At our age,

We no longer want to deal with ice, snow, and extreme cold!

So we plan trips back to see them –

And also for them to visit.

They are all in the busy portion of their own lives.

We give – we volunteer-

And help when we can.

Senior years –

Life goes by quickly.

Before you know –

You are on the edge of caregiver –

To be a receiver of care.

Climbing that step ladder –

Becomes dangerous –

Bending over to weed becomes a chore!

Driving becomes-

Becoming more aware of where you are and who is around.

Happiness is when you can give-

And not expect a return!

Celebrations are when you stay awake at an outing –

Beyond eight PM!

But you also appreciate the little things of life –

LOVE OF LIFE follows you into the senior years!

We seem to look –

And see what we can do to help!

One day it will be reversed.

But until that happens-

LOVE OF LIFE will be our focus.

Living life to the plus one day at a time!

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We can make our world better –

By making the world a better place.

SENIOR YEARS – we are long into them.

BUT WE HAVE A LOVE OF LIFE!

SENIORS – THE GOOD WITCH AND JUST TOM!

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Papa’s World – A journey through life!

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The ending of a day with the sunset!

Here in Cameron Woods Community –

We get Sunrises and Sunsets from in front of our home.

The journey of the sun across the sky –

Tends to be like our journey of life here near the ocean and the borders of N.C and S.C.

Our life is living one day at a time!

Sherry, as to what I call “THE GOOD WITCH” of Lindley Lane!

Here she is dressed up for our community’s Halloween party at the Community Center.

Sherry and Papa –

I WENT AS “JUST TOM”! LOL

Many times in the past, I have dressed up. But this year, I just could not get into it!

OLD AGE – SENIOR MENTALITY –

But I was happy to be “JUST TOM”!

So many times I have heard “THINGS” that are better left unsaid!

Those “THINGS” are just not true when checked out –

Yet that does not seem to bother that person!

I ask “WHY” to myself?

I have no answer –

That is my “WHY” I do not watch news stations –

Or listen to the radio podcasts.

Life is too short to be all wrapped up

In beliefs that go contrary to my beliefs.

The TRUTH is out there – just take the time to find it!

A POSITIVE outlook on life for me!

Our happy place – our home and our front porch-

Where I sit and watch the neighbors go by and wave.

LIFE IS GOOD!

For twenty years, we have practiced this concept.

As SENIORS, we are aging and taking care of our own HEALTH and NUTRITION!

What we started twenty years ago and take daily!

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I HAVE NEVER MISSED A DAY!

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Papa’s World – The life we live.

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My two sons and their families.

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

They have visited numerous times between the two of them.

Being part of the life we lead while so far away!

Always in my heart and mind.

Many memories from the past –

And many new memories to be made.

The present is the life we lead.

Five granddaughters and one grandson.

We have made memories –

We are still making memories-

This is our life to live-

One day at a time!

Cindy and Buck – We were neighbors in NYS for years.

Then they moved to N.C., and we stayed in touch.

Here we are at Lake Tahoe.

We have traveled the world on vacations with them.

Today they live but 38 miles from us.

We are still creating memories in the life we live.

The day we were married –

June 25th, 1982.

The beginning of the life we live.

Sherry on Ohau on one of our many trips around the world.

Taylor is pinning the corsage on her date for homecoming as a freshman in high school.

The life we lead.

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Papa’s World – Enjoying our area!

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LOL – A BIT OF HUMOR TO START YOUR DAY!

It has been FIVE YEARS since we moved down to the borders of N.C. and S.C.

We came during the COVID pandemic.

Streets and stores were empty, although open.

We saw the worst and the beginnings of the recovery.

But we looked on it as a new phase of our life together.

Also – a place for families to come and relax-

Go to the beach and explore.

This was the beginning of ENJOYING OUR AREA!

At that time, we traded in the car we had had for almost eight years-

And bought another Toyota Hybrid.

RAV4!

We still drive it today – 41.4 MPG!

We said our goodbyes to the LITTLE ONES and the OLDER ONES.

It was sad –

But adventures awaited them in the future-

Coming down to see us, and we’re up to see them all.

College came and went, and came again for the older three!

Maddy is on spring break for the Irish Festival at NMB!

The three LITTLE ONES –

Sherry flew up and flew back with them.

A first for them in an airplane.

Papa – Ella and Sherry-

Sunset on our back patio.

Both she and Maddy have graduated from college!

Sarah and Sherry –

Sarah is a freshman at CNU!

Our home is a place for them to visit anytime they want!

We love the choices we made five years ago!

This is –

PAPA’S WORLD –

ENJOYING OUR AREA!

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Sherry has a website too.

For twenty years.

HEALTH and NUTRITION –

HEALTHY LIVING!

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Papa’s World – Living our lives together!

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Here we are at the rapids just inside the Maryland border.

As we age – and having been married for 43 plus years-

Together for a year and a half before that-

What has become a thought for me-

One day, one of us will not be here!

That is life!

We have shared so much over the years.

And today we are each other’s giver.

I see friends who are going through life-changing events.

However, we still maintain that close bond of being there for one another.

A lot of truth in this!

On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial – BLESSED!

Looking out across the Mall to the Washington Monument.

Sherry stands where over the 21 years we lived in the area-

We made a favorite pastime of going into D.C. –

Just to explore and walk around for the day.

LIVING OUR LIVES TOGETHER!

Buck and Cindy – our dear friends!

We have traveled the world with them.

Golfed – dinners- and friendships!

Today, we live 38 miles from them.

We were neighbors in WNY back in the late 80s and into the 90s.

They moved to where they are now, and we stayed in contact and visited.

Maintaining those friendships!

Going through life together-

SENIORS now – Closer to 80 than to 70!

Maintaining health and nutrition –

For the past twenty-plus years –

We have maintained our supplements.

Leaning on the published research.

True today as it was twenty years ago.

In fact, Sherry signed up –

To save money and allow our grandkids to have this for free!

She has had her own website for over twenty years.

On this site is her EMAIL and PHONE number.

And a link to purchase what you want.

https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

LIVING OUR LIVES TOGETHER WITH HEALTH AND NUTRITION!

We choose to give of ourselves.

Someday –

Only one of us will remain.

But until that day comes –

We shall continue hand in hand.

VOLUNTEERING – LOVING LIFE – FAMILY – FRIENDS – TOGETHER!

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Papa’s World – Life – family and grandkids.

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Here are the five granddaughters and the only grandson –

Bode sitting between Maddy and Ella –

You can barely see him!

Today, he is in fifth grade –

Maddy and Ella have graduated from college –

Sarah is a freshman in college-

And Taylor and Cassidy are freshmen in high school.

LIFE, FAMILY, AND GRANDKIDS!

Sherry and her sisters –

Bonnie and Debbie.

Her mother, Barb, and her father, Bill.

Her parents are now gone –

Family was and is a priority to her.

LIFE, FAMILY, and GRANDKIDS!

My good thought for the day!

Celebrating both of our 75th birthdays. birthdays in 2024 on the OIB.

Today, we continue on toward the big 80!

We have been married for 43 years –

LIFE, FAMILY, AND GRANDKIDS!

Our choice for healthy eating and nutrition –

Over twenty years ago.

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Three youngest granddaughters-

Taylor – Sarah and Cassidy!

If we could only turn back time!

LIFE, FAMILY, and GRANDKIDS!

And of course, there is MARLY!

Belonging to Marcus and Tammy, and the grandkids.

LIFE, FAMILY, AND GRANDKIDS!

Papa, Sherry, and the three oldest granddaughters-

ELLA- MADDY and SARAH!

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Papa’s World – Life is short – live it!

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Andrea – Troy and Sherry-

At the pier in OIB!

They have visited once since we have been down here.

Looking forward to when they come back!

LIFE IS SHORT – LIVE IT!

A good thought for the day!

A walk on the beach in Feb.

Why do we choose here to live-

A scarf and jacket that can be removed if too warm in the sun.

WINTER – LIFE IS SHORT – LIVE IT!

Friends, some 13 years ago –

But these friendships go back to the late 70s and mid-80s.

LIFE IS SHORT – LIVE IT!

Steering the boat on the ICW!

LIFE IS SHORT – LIVE IT!

Our go-to for health and nutrition for twenty years.

EMAIL – PHONE – NUMBER and INFORMATION on HOW TO ORDER ON the website.

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LOL- LIFE IS SHORT – LIVE IT!

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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!

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Papa’s World – The wonders of life.

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Troy and Shawn – my two sons –

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

They have been down here in OIB to see us.

And hoping they come back.

Proud of these two men.

THE WONDERS OF LIFE!

Being on or near the beach-

A dream come true.

Now, we are five years and counting –

Being in our community.

WONDERS OF LIFE!

WONDERS OF LIFE!

The causeway bridge over the ICW to Ocean Isle Beach.

We travel this weekly back and forth.

Making this A WONDER OF LIFE for us.

The view of sunset over the marsh of Ocean Isle Beach –

From the gazebo behind the church on the island.

A WONDER OF LIFE!

On a recent trip to Florida-

Papa and Sherry –

Married 43 plus years –

Forming a WONDER OF LIFE together!

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WONDER OF LIFE!

Papa’s World – Having POSITIVES in your life!

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Papa, Trisha, Sherry, and Shawn.

Since we moved down here to Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. –

My son and wife have been to visit us twice.

FAMILY – POSITIVES IN OUR LIFE!

Troy and Andrea –

My oldest son and his partner.

They have made the long trip from NWPA once.

We are hoping they can come again this year!

FAMILY- POSITIVES IN OUR LIFE!

Papa and Sherry – Bob and Pam –

Bob and I have been friends since grade school.

Both in Brambleton and here in Cameron Woods Community –

They have visited for the past six years.

Looking forward to many more good times!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Missing is Ella –

Who is away at college and has graduated at the time of this writing.

Granddaughters, daughters, and mother.

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Ella and Sherry –

At one time,

we had a nickname for her- “TINY”!

Not anymore –

She is as tall or taller than Sherry!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

A POSITIVE IN OUR LIFE!

MARLEY and PAPA-

While we do not have a dog –

MARLEY is part of the Krohn family –

Every time we visit –

She becomes A POSITIVE IN OUR LIVES!

Over four decades –

As couples –

Our oldest friends-

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Our positive motto in life!

The biggest POSITIVE and the WHY I am alive today-

MY MOTHER, before she passed at almost 98 years old! MARY!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

MY WIFE – LOVE – PARTNER and the biggest POSITIVE IN MY LIFE!

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I am healthy today!

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Papa’s World – Life in pictures!

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Cassidy and Taylor –

Today, they are almost 15 years old.

Their mother gives us a heads-up-

when they and Bode sing in church!

All three of them have no fears –

And each sings the hymns –

that their music director works on with them.

Here is a past memory –

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Sherry – Debbie and Bonnie – Sisters –

All dressed up for church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Today, Sherry and I continue in our Lutheran faith –

At Saint Luke’s in OIB.

LIFE IN PICTURES!

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

Enjoying the Sunset while here on vacation.

A moment in time.

LIFE IN PICTURES!

A family picture – My youngest son Shawn and wife Trisha.

Maybe another trip down here this year!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

A view to the SW from our driveway –

In Cameron Woods Community.

Just after a rain storm –

Everything seems nice and fresh.

Storms move in and out in minutes –

Creating LIFE IN PICTURES!

LOL – I know this feeling very well!

Sitting on the beach –

Watching the people!

Knowing I will return –

On checkout and check-in day –

To observe different people on their vacation!

While I feel like I am on vacation all the time!

LIFE ON PICTURES!

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LIFE IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – More good vibes in pictures!

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CONNECTIONS – family – friends – neighbors – church – volunteering –

Working – entertainments – visiting – hosting –

CONNECTIONS do make the world go around!

My sons and their families.

They live far away –

NWPA – some 16 plus hours away.

But they always have a place in my heart and soul

CONNECTIONS through feelings!

Living our lives one day at a time –

And-

living our lives to the fullest.


Both connecting and our lifestyles.

We definitely enjoy our life –

Helping others as much as we can.

Volunteering – caring –

Loving our life to serve as much as we can.

CONNECTING TO ALL OTHERS-

The life we choose to live.

For the both of us –

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to golf on OHAU!

The craggy mountaintops with mist –

Lush foliage –

Wild pigs –

Rain forest –

Warm weather –

And ocean breezes.

CONNECTING OUR RETIREMENT LIFE!

Remembering our Lutheran roots –

A little eight-sided Swedish Lutheran Church –

On a hill named MOUNT NEBO –

In Mount Jewett, Pa.

This is Sherry’s ancestors –

And where she grew up.

CONNECTIONS FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT!

Family – grandkids –

Mother and daughters.

And of course “MARLEY” –

The family grand dog!

CONNECTIONS THROUGH GENERATIONS!

To all of you reading this, no matter the time of day – for the first time!

CONNECTIONS – MORE GOOD VIBES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Family memories in pictures.

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This is our home in Brambleton, Va.

We had experienced a bad storm with wind.

It took the roofing shingles off in several places and the adjuster gave the go-ahead for a new roof.

Here – you see a crane lifting a pallet full of roofing shingles up

onto the back roof.

At that time we were watching Bode as he was not in preschool yet.

He spent the entire day outside across the street watching the crew do the roof.

He has always been fascinated by big machines and cranes.

Here you see them way up onto the roof

in the front and the back.

We lived here for 14 1/2 years.

We had this home built –

and it was going to be our retirement home but things changed.

We sold it and came South to OIB.

Today that little boy is going on eleven years old.

And to this day still a REDSKINS – COMMANDERS FAN!

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Papa’s World – Memories in pictures.

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Less than five miles from our home in Cameron Woods Community –

Is COASTAL POINT –

A seniors home that has memory care and assisted living quarters.

We volunteer each month –

Sherry – pictured above –

along with other volunteers –

set up and operate a “STORE” for residents to shop!

Almost all of the items are donated –

anything from jewelry to games to clothes.

The residents earn vouchers during the month and use the vouchers to buy items.

This gives them a sense of still being able to live a normal life.

They come in wheelchairs – canes – walkers or walking.

The items are surprisingly nice!

They have an hour and a half to shop and then everything is taken off the racks and tables-

and stored away for the next month – all done by the volunteers.

I – in the meantime – go to the library and organize it after a month of use,

Replacing books – completed puzzles – sorting through books and discarding them as –

relatives continually donate more books.

I place chairs back where they are moved from –

and make it as easy as I can for them to look through different sections of the library.

THIS CREATES MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Sherry and I are on the North Shore of Ohau!

We went here on a trip with our close friends THE MCBRIDE-

We spent almost two weeks in an air BNB –

A perfect base to explore the whole island which we did.

From our lanai, we could observe parachute jumping and hang gliding –

from a nearby airport.

We spent every day taking in as much as we could!

We both want to return and explore the other islands.

THIS CREATES MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

We have seen this cat several times in the last two years.

He or She lives in and around the Community Center on Ocean Isle Beach.

One time we talked to a lady who said she fed it –

Place a tin of cat food, wait for it to finish, and then remove it.

I am not sure where it sleeps as there are many foxes and people have seen coyotes.

This time it followed us on the boardwalk from the center to the steps to the beach.

THIS CREATES MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Many memories of my youth growing up in Eldred, Pa.

When the Myers family comes to visit in the summertime.

Sherry – Debby – Maddy – Ella – Sarah and Mike are behind them.

All summer long until late September –

We have open-air music concerts at the park in OIB.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

The park also has a huge playground with a basketball-pickle ball court.

There are bathrooms and a bocce court.

A splash pad and an open grass field with a covered concert stage.

The entire area is fenced in and many events are held here-

plus a weekly market-vendor – sales!

THIS CREATES MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Midterms – every two years and the general election every four years.

We have voted in places we have lived-

Pa. – NYS. – Va. and N.C.

Expressing our right to vote.

We have done mail-in votes when we were traveling.

It is a right that we take seriously!

THIS CREATES MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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SUNSET IN CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY – OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. HGD!

Papa’s World – In our life – memories in pictures!

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My two sons –

Troy to the left and Shawn to the right –

both came to visit –

and we went hiking the trails at Cherry Grove in North Myrtle Beach.

Both boys still live back in NWPA –

where they grew up.

The drive down here is long –

and with stopping to eat –

comprises of almost 16 hours!

Looking forward to them once again –

making that drive!

IN OUR LIFE – MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Debby – Papa and Sherry –

At the Elton Awards-

for Juice Plus Conference –

Recognition for achievement –

On stage and honored –

thus –

IN OUR LIFE – MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

The Ocean Isle Beach Pier –

Sunset – sand – surf –

and the peaceful quiet beach life.

We can be on the beach –

in a little over ten minutes.

Our dream come true.

Early morning walks-

into the rising sun –

Evening walks into the sunset –

Watching people fishing from the pier-

Seeing different vacationers –

every Saturday and Sunday

IN OUR LIFE – MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

A view of the Intercoastal Waterway –

from Ferry Landing –

Ocean Isle Beach.

Either sitting here or standing –

watching the boats come up and down –

On their way North or South-

Destinations unknown.

IN OUR LIFE – MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

LOL – There is always “THAT” one shot-

or putt that brings me back time and again.

Cindy and Buck were our neighbors-

in the late 80’s in Portville, N.Y.

Today – they live in Magnolia Greens –

just outside Leland, N.C.

They are 38 miles from our home –

in Cameron Woods Community, N.C.

They moved to N.C. in the mid 90’s-

and we moved to NVA in 1999.

To this day we have remained friends –

taking worldwide and USA trips together.

Now –

we get together often-

either at their house or ours.

Thus it brings IN OUR LIFE – MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Another MEMORY IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Times in pictures forms memories!

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For almost twenty years –

We have run our internet business from home –

The business almost runs itself –

Sherry more or less guides the customers-

And they make the decision themselves.

Ship dates –

Add or subtract from the orders.

We started this as a way

to maintain aging healthy

as much as we can.

I certainly do not consume

the recommended fruits, vegetables, and berries every day-

mostly in uncooked form.

And the Omegas –

which you get from FISH oil –

Well, you have to worry about Mercury –

These Omegas –

Are made from Algae

which is grown on company farms-

Algae is what the fish eat to get the Omega-3s.

There is no Mercury in the Algae farms.

So, of course,

You might wonder –

“How do we know we are getting the nutrients from their fruits, vegetables, and berries”?

Well –

JP is the most researched whole food product of all time.

Over FORTY studies have been done

and published

in Journals proving it does what it says it does.

Rest assured, I did not read all of them –

But enough to know what it does

and from my own experience –

I believe it!

Now it is NSA-approved –

which means Professional Athletes –

Can use this every day

and not be expelled from their sports.

The Olympic teams take it –

Both summer and Winter.

I will always take it every day –

And I get my blood tested every six months

And I am good!

If you are interested, click on http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

In the first picture –

Sherry and Debby were recognized

at a conference at Elton’s dinner.

Sort of an awards show

for those who excel.

As I stated at the beginning –

I am going on TWENTY YEARS

of taking this supplement every day.

Although I can not stop aging –

I try to age as healthily

as I can in my SENIOR YEARS.

We are both in our mid to late 70s

LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS –

ONE DAY AT A TIME!

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TIMES IN PICTURES FORM MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – Thoughts in pictures!

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Our living life to the plus is not for everyone – but it suits us!

We left family twice – once in 1999 when we transferred to NVA –

Leaving all family behind – then Sherry’s two daughters followed us to NVA.

Everyone else stayed in Pa.

Soon – other family members from Sherry’s side moved into NVA –

We had many get-togethers while also traveling back to Pa. to see family.

Time moves on – things happen –

2020 the pandemic and recession hit.

Parents pass away – and then a recession hits –

401K takes a dive and the housing market expands.

Time to sell – and tell family we are heading to a warmer climate.

This time they all stay except her sister – who had moved before us to N.C.

Her children had already moved out from NVA.

Our families stayed in NVA and of course,

the Pa. families still lived there.

We knew going in that in order for us to see the families –

we would have to travel.

And hoping the families would come and see us.

So – we decided to make it a seven to eight-hour drive from NVA –

To where we would choose to live.

We had friends who had moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area –

and we visited and loved the whole N.C. and S.C. border region.

By fate,

I found a condo to rent that had a direct view of a long lake –

situated in North Myrtle Beach and a half mile from the beach.

It would give us time to house hunt –

so we made the move.

We had found our area but the housing market did not have anything that didn’t require a remodel.

So – we switched thoughts –

We would check out a billboard –

A new community had what we wanted in a new build for the same price we would buy –

Except we did not have to update.

We could extend our lease month to month –

And get everything we wanted

in a new home

and an area we would be happy with.

In the long run – it worked out better than we could have imagined.

We have a nice house – close to beaches and golfing.

We have made new friends

and have now other old friends living nearby.

Our families from both NVA and Pa. have visited often.

We make trips back to NVA – to see the youngest in the many endeavors they do.

The older ones have come to visit us.

We live our lives – we believe in what we did.

Our senior years are the best we imagined we could have.

Living life to the plus and living life one day at a time as healthy aging as we can.

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Papa’s World – Life goes on!

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Some veggies and greens from our Tower Garden that we had in Brambleton, Va.

When we moved to Cameron Woods Community-

We brought a long one of the Tower Gardens –

having sold the other three!

We found that one was more than enough for the two of us.

We were giving the produce away in Va.-

Today – we grow it year-round on our back patio in the corner.

It gets almost full sun all day long there.

The only time we stop is to take it apart clean it and start over again.

We wash it off with white vinegar water and sponges!

With this Tower Garden –

LIFE GOES ON!

This is the Tower Garden we took with us and is set up on the back patio.

We store the lights as we do not need them now.

The LOOK OF WONDER was back in Brambleton as Santa made a stop on the corner by our home.

Taylor and Cassidy.

I miss those days –

Elf on the Shelf-

Santa’s cookies –

Little feet in the morning –

Smiles of wonder –

Santa had come overnight and took a bite of the cookie and a sip of milk!

LIFE GOES ON!

Christmas with Sherry’s mother Barb and the family in Brambleton.

Sadly she is no longer with us –

But past memories and pictures –

Keeps her always in our minds.

LIFE GOES ON.

Bode when he was small at our home in Brambleton.

Today he is getting so tall at ten years old.

The little blond-blue-eyed boy is growing up!

LIFE GOES ON!

My little smile for the day!

Cassidy –

She makes me smile.

LIFE GOES ON!

The day we were married – 6-25-1982 –

LIFE GOES ON!

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Papa’s World – A look around at what’s going on!

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A trip to Niagra Falls with our friends the McBrides several years ago.

We now live about 40 miles from them –

They are in Magnolia Greens just outside Leland, N.C.

over the years we have traveled the World with them.

Our last trip was to Ashville, N.C.

In between we go out to dinner or shows and occasional golf.

Just a wee look into what goes on in our life!

Before the Pandemic and our move to Cameron Woods Community-

Back in NVA – Sherry was a runner –

Taking a first place in her age group –

Here we went back to our roots in WNY for a race where Tammy joined her.

Both daughters followed in her footsteps and ran races with her.

Even the Cherry Blossom ten-mile race in DC.-

When they crossed the finish line all three holding hands!

Great memories and her inspiration to others to be healthy and age that way!

Here nine years ago – is Cassidy and Taylor and little Bode!

Sitting under the Swedish Maypole on the church lawn in Mount Jewett!

Here is where Sherry was raised and went to church.

Once a year the town puts on what is called THE SWEDISH FESTIVAL!

This little community situated in the Alleghany Mountains –

Has a proud heritage of Swedish immigrants.

Her mother’s mother ( MORMOR) was born in Sweden.

The three youngest grandkids all call Sherry – MORMOR!

A week-long festivities of Swedish heritage takes place and this pole is one of the events!

A look back at her hometown and grandkids.

A good vibe for the day!

Our day begins with a SUNRISE on OIB –

We are blessed that we can be on the beach in minutes –

To see this every day if we wish!

A look at our lives in N.C.

A look at Sherry training members of her TEAM GENERATIONS in NVA before we left.

Teaching health and nutrition all up and down the East Coast!

Our very long-time friends from WNY who still live back there-

Steve and Elaine-

So far they have traveled down once to be with us and we are hoping that happens again!

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Papa’s World – Past – Present and into the Future!

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The PAST – Here we are with Pam and Bob on a kayak adventure off the marshes on the ICW –

at OIB – in N.C.

They were on a six-year RV excursion –

And each year would stop near us in an RV campground –

And we would spend a week –

doing exciting things – exploring the area

( they are interested in making this area a home base)

Bob and I grew up together in a little town called Eldred –

In the NW of Pa.

Here – we do shots of FIREBALL –

Which one of the groups had a whole bag of little bottles?

Standing on a sand bar at low tide –

Little crabs were all over the place.

We stopped once to get out and stretch our legs.

I believe we had 15 or 16 Kayaks!

It was a fun time that lasted about three hours.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

This past Fall –

Bob and Pam once again traveled here –

We spent another week exploring-

Looking at different developments –

Before they went on to Fla. for their winter stay just outside the Villages.

Time will tell if they decide to pull the trigger and find a place to call a home base-

Or – continue with their present home in N.H.

A NEW LOOK AT THE PRESENT!

Sherry and I are on one of our ICW pontoon boat trips!

She had won a day on the water on a pontoon boat –

And we went with family and friends.

Here – I am steering the boat and Sherry is co-pilot.

Before we retired –

our roles were reversed.

I hated driving anything!

She would navigate us through the DC and NVA traffic!

Now – in retirement –

I do most of the driving and she takes care of mapping and directions –

Along with the GPS!

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

Today – we walk the beach when we can!

Together –

This has become our routine.

Our dream – our life together –

and often say to one another –

“WE LOVE OUR LIFE”!

A NEW LOOK AT THE PRESENT!

Cindy – Dottie and Sherry-

THE THREE AMIGOS!

Here are over forty years of friendships.

To this day, it is still going strong!

many trips –

all over the Country and overseas.

Friends that see each other often at each other’s houses!

Now – all of us live in N.C.

But in the past –

We all lived near each other on the border between PA and NYS!

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

Today – we still get together with them and Debbie –

meeting up and playing golf for long weekends.

Extending friendships for the present and into the future!

A NEW LOOK AT THE PRESENT!

Who is to say what the FUTURE HOLDS?

Our lives still revolve around those past and present friendships!

Where one walks –

The others are soon to follow!

This is not a SUNSET-

But a SUNRISE on what is to come in the future.

LIVING LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME-

and LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS!

Looking back to the PAST-

Living in the PRESENT-

And hope the FUTURE repeats from the PAST and PRESENT!

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Papa’s World – LIFE IN PICTURES!

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Family Holiday gathering – life memories!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Laughter, Smiles, Kindness, Caring, and affection are all FREE!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

The colors of nature – living life every day to the PLUS!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Spending time with my boys!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Years and years as friends – never a dull moment!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

My oldest son – family visit!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Family pet – “MARLEY”!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

One of our favorite places to visit in North Myrtle Beach – “HOME OF THE SHAG DANCE”!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

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PAPA’S WORLD – LIFE IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – FAMILY MEMORIES IN TIME!

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The joy of family – at gatherings – vacations – visits and sporting events!

Five of six grandkids – all girls except for Bode.

Sherry with our oldest granddaughter Maddy at Saint Patrick’s Parade in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Our extended family is into hiking woods and mountains and lakes!

Sherry and Taylor – our horseback riders! She would spend all her time in the stables if she could!

Tayor – Cassidy and Bode with their MORMOR – MOTHERSMOTHER!

Sarah – Ella and Maddy and their mother Debby and Sherry.

They now are 17 – 20 and 23 – growing up too fast!

Ella – Debby and Sherry – at Carolina Opera for a show!

The memory of when the twins were little with their MORMOR!

Tammy – Bode – Taylor – Cassidy and Sherry – (MORMOR)!

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THE LADIES AND MIKE OF PAPA’S WORLD – MEMORIES OF FAMILY!

Papa’s World – Memories – a lot of them!

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Here years ago is Ella – Maddy and Sarah.

Today they are Maddy – 24 – Ella – 21 and Sarah 18!

Ella – Maddy and Sarah –

our three oldest grandchildren.

Maddy has graduated college –

Ella will graduate college this year.

As Sarah graduates H.S. this year.

The joys of watching them grow into young adults –

MEMORIES OF FAMILY PAST AND PRESENT!

The grandkids on our vacation to Oak Island –

Bode is now ten years old –

here I do not think he could walk!

Left to right – Maddy – Ella – Sarah – Taylor – Cassidy and Bode.

Forward a few years – Bode – Ella – Taylor – Sarah -Cassidy and Maddy.

The future awaits them!

Sherry with Sarah and Maddy!

Tammy and Marcus are behind them.

One of our memories in time!

Bode – Taylor – Cassidy – Ella – Sarah and Maddy.

This was taken at our home in Brambleton, Va.

Before the Pandemic-

and before we sold everything –

and moved to OIB – Cameron Woods Community!

A look back to when they were still young!

Maddy – almost 13 years ago –

Today she is an environmental scientist.

Working for a national environmental firm.

MEMORY OF GROWING UP!

Ella – as a present for her birthday –

We took her to Florida –

so she could see her favorite STAR WARS!

A trip we shall always cherish –

in our memories!

These are but a few memory lanes for us!

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Papa’s World – Reflection in Memories!

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Tammy is in the middle-

with the twins Taylor on the left and Cassidy on the right!

The twins were born on Tammy’s birthday –

making a set of three in celebrations!

How cool is that!!!!!

Now 14 the twins are in eighth grade.

Taylor loves horses and works in a barn.

Cassidy does cheerleading and gymnastics –

Both excel in school and play the violin!

REFLECTIONS IN MEMORIES!

The Kinzua Bridge –

is located just outside Mount Jewett, Pa.

where Sherry was raised in her youth.

This is a historical railroad bridge,

half of which was toppled in a tornado.

Today it is a state park –

but she has many memories here.

Her father rode his snowmobile across this before it toppled over!

REFLECTIONS IN MEMORIES!

A sunrise at Tammy and Marcus’ house outside Leesburg, Va.

Frost on the ground –

fire pit for early evenings under the stars!

REFLECTIONS OF MEMORIES!

Moon rising on Ocean Isle Beach-

while we were sitting for the nest protection of Sea Turtles!

evenings on the beach –

warm breezes –

stars – good company –

Volunteering – life on the beach!

RELECTIONS OF MEMORIES!

Kindness – love – peace and hope!

REFLECTIONS OF MEMORIES!

Troy – Papa – Shawn –

spending time with my sons!

REFLECTIONS OF MEMORIES!

The KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX ON SUNSET BEACH/BIRD ISLAND.

Many memories reflected here over the years,

A journal awaits you inside the mailbox to write your thoughts!

A place to sit and reflect.

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REFLECTIONS OF MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – More memories in time!

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The KINZUA via duct – constructed in the 1800s –

to ship coal –

across the valley.

It stood over 300 feet from the valley floor.

Then – years ago – a Tornado ripped through the valley –

And took half the via duct down!

The state made this a state park –

with a state-of-the-art viewing center.

The half-bridge was saved –

and a platform at the end with a “WINDOW” floor –

You can look straight down over 300 feet-

to the floor of the valley.

The crumpled other half remains –

where it toppled over.

Today the bridge remains –

as a testament to days long ago!

This valley was part of the SENECA INDIAN NATIONS –

hunting grounds.

The reservation today stands some miles to the North in NYS!

A large CASINO was built on their lands and supports the Nation.

MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Two summers ago –

my sons with their partners –

came to visit and spend a week with us.

Shawn and Trisha have returned –

and next summer Troy and Andrea are trying to visit again!

The boys remained in NWPA-

and live there today.

Looking forward to seeing them once again.

MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

This picture was taken in the early morning –

near the front entrance of our community!

This was what we thought to be a Coyote!

However –

it was later identified as an endangered “RED WOLF”!

We found out they are extinct in N.C. –

and the Wildlife Commission –

has released several back into the wild-

with tracking devices on them.

This one has been seen numerous times –

and we have seen it ourselves.

One person up the street –

spotted it with a black squirrel in its mouth heading into the woods.

It seems to stay away from people –

although we saw it one time from the car and it just stared at us!

MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

LOL, I LIKE A SENSE OF HUMOR!

What has become a somewhat Thanksgiving tradition –

A stroll through the neighborhood –

by the folks who call this home.

CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY –

this was the third year!

MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Sherry on a trip to ASHVILLE, N.C. –

with our friends the McBrides.

We love exploring – seeing the sights –

and we have traveled the world to do this!

MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

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MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Papa’s World – GRANDDAUGHTERS – growing up!

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Our oldest granddaughter – Maddy – here with her mother – just turned 23!

Today – having graduated with a degree in Engineering Science from the University of Lynchburg – is here with her boyfriend Kendrick –

A lovely young lady – from that little girl playing soccer to a young lady with her future ahead.

Ella – now in her Junior year at Randolph College – studying to be a elementary phys ed teacher –

playing college soccer and growing into a beautiful young lady who has a heart of gold and kids just love her.

The last of three daughters – Sarah just turned 17! As is Ella – she is nearly 5’10” tall – taking after their grandmother Sherry.

A junior in H.S. gifted and always helping others – funny – witty and also a beautiful young lady.

The youngest granddaughters from Tammy – Tayor and Cassidy – Taylor loves horses and would spend all her time in the stables if she could!

Cassidy has a heart of gold – being recognized in her class as giving – thoughtful and caring.

Always helping others.

Cassidy is on the right with a friend – now in the seventh grade – gymnastics – singing – and straight “A” student.

Plays the violin – and calls Sherry every week!

Is quite an artist and crafter – we have drawings framed and on the walls in the house.

Tayor at her advanced high chair in the violin concert – and like her cousins is nearing 5’8″ at only 13 years old.

She also takes after Sherry!

The three older cousins – all beautiful young ladies. I hope they all visit next summer.

Maddy – once the tallest – is 5’6″!

Debby – mother of the three oldest – Tammy – mother of the twins – and Sherry – their mother.

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Papa’s World – A lifetime of memories in pictures!

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9-11 – the plane flew right over the building I worked in and hit the Pentagon.

Later – Sherry took family members to a place that they could view the damage.

While this is not the picture they took –

It is what they saw from that view.

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

These are our close friends –

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

Buck and Cindy –

we started playing golf back then –

and the gals would make fun of us –

It was a little chilly –

so they would wear MITTENS! LOL

Today – they beat us in scrambles!

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

We volunteer – helping others – Sea Turtles – Assisted Living and Food Pantry.

Troy – my oldest son – Papa – Shawn – my youngest son –

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Sherry with her two oldest granddaughters – Maddy and Ella!

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Here is the entrance to the community-

in which we choose to live.

We are thirty minutes to North Myrtle Beach –

and leisure – shopping –

Entertainment and walking the beach –

and the main street.

We are in the middle of thirty golf courses.

We are ten minutes to one beach –

and fifteen minutes to another –

Two other beaches are 30 and 45 minutes away.

Wilmington is 48 minutes away.

Big box shopping in less than twelve minutes!

Yet – we are in the middle of large pine trees –

and live oaks with abundant wildlife.

Gas and grocery shopping are five minutes away.

Scores of places to dine –

and entertainment.

We are living in our dream place –

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

The day Tammy and Marcus were married –

Today they have 14-year-old twins –

and a 10-year-old boy.

CASSIDY – TAYLOR and BODE!

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES.

Marcus – Taylor – Tammy – Bode and Cassidy – and of course MARLEY!

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A LIFE TIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – Pictures of life!

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Shawn – my youngest son –

during a visit he made two summers ago.

PICTURES OF LIFE!

Friends – I am fortunate that I still have contact with my childhood friend-

Sherry – Papa – Bobby and Pam – his wife!

PICTURES OF LIFE!

I like to write my blogs so that they bring the above.

There is enough negative news out there –

I love history – ancient finds and SY-FY!

We have made and still stay in touch with many friends.

Sharing our life here near the beaches is a dream come true for us.

FAMILY – FRIENDS – NEIGHBORS and SOCIAL GATHERINGS –

these are what my blogs reflect.

Staying true to my values – those of our families and friends!

PAPA’S WORLD is a window into those values.

Bode – who soon will turn ten years old –

He was the first boy born on Sherry’s side of the family.

Bode – here on turning nine years old – now is ten years old.

PICTURES OF LIFE!

Mother and Daughters –

PICTURES OF LIFE!

Night time picture on Ocean Isle Beach of the Moon and Surf.

PICTURES OF LIFE!

The “KINDRED SPIRIT ” mailbox on the far Western end of Sunset Beach is known as Bird Island.

Here is where many – many years ago – a hippie and his girlfriend –

Carried a mailbox and shovels to install the top of a dune.

They put in a journal for people to write their thoughts.

All these years later – after many replacements –

It still sits there, with two benches and a memorial to these two people.

Well worth the 1 1/2 mile walk to sit and just observe behind the dune and the sand and surf.

The journals are kept and today new ones are supplied for future generations.

THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX!

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Papa’s World – Memories – times in pictures!

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When my oldest son – Troy and his partner – Andrea – came to visit –

While they can not be here this year because of jobs-

they are hoping to be back next year!

MEMORIES – TIMES IN PICTURES!

Memories of life – family, friends – in pictures – hope – happiness and gratitude!

Celebrating a new year with dear longtime friends!

WOW – 40 plus years –

Cindy – Dottie and Sherry!

MEMORIES – TIMES IN PICTURES!

Our grandson Bode is performing in THE LITTLE MERMAID as a SEAGULL!

He danced – sang and several speaking lines –

MEMORIES – TIMES IN PICTURES!

Shine your persona to those who are in darkness!

Where we live nearby – Causeway Bridge from the mainland to Sunset Beach!

We choose our home location –

Cameron Woods Community – OIB –

because we can be at this bridge in fifteen minutes!

MEMORIES – TIMES IN PICTURES!

The year Sherry retired – the twins had just started walking –

We were on a beach vacation on Oak Island-

Little did we know then that we would live near here at OIB!

MEMORIES – TIMES IN PICTURES!

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MEMORIES – TIMES IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – Living our lives together – to the plus.

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Giving – sharing – laughs – smiles – humor – kindness – feelings – life is full – be what you show.

Our life together is forty-plus years – always striving – always exploring and seeking adventures.

Celebrating our shared experiences with one another.

Laugh – sense of humor – smiles and funny moments – together – as one.

DREAM – SUN – SAND – SURF – OCEAN – LIFE – HAPPINESS – LIVING – all we have accomplished!

Life shared being together – walking – riding –

LIVING OUR LIVES ONE DAY AT A TIME TO THE PLUS!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Pictures and Memories!

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

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

OUR MOTTO IN LIFE!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

My oldest son Troy – such a kind man!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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PAPA’S WORLD – THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

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Celebrating our oldest granddaughter –

graduating from the University of Lynchburg.

Maddy has now almost completed her first year of working –

For a major environmental agency –

She is based out of Winchester, Va.

As a Geologist-Scientist –

Traveling a three-state area testing groundwater.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

Tammy’s store is on Main Street in Leesburg, VA.

This is her third location,

which allows much more foot traffic!

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An upscale thrift shop with name-brand children’s clothes.

Mail order if desired.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

Spending time with my grade school – H.S. buddy-

Bob and wife Pam.

For the last five or six years –

they have come in their RV to visit –

Spending a week at a time revisiting –

Playing golf – hanging out and exploring the area.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

Cindy and Sherry –

on one of our get-togethers to golf local courses!

Always a fun time with dinner after.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

The ladies in our lives-

Two daughters –

Five granddaughters-

A friend of Maddy’s here –

ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

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HERE SHERRY STANDS ON OCEAN ISLE BEACH –

ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

Papa’s World – “WHO AM I?”

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I am ME – husband – father – protector – carer – counselor – driver – cleaner –

Watcher – golfer –

A host of things!

I worked all my adult life since I was 16 years old.

I had 47 1/2 years with the same company before I retired.

I have been married twice –

My second marriage has lasted 42-plus years.

I am a converted Catholic to Lutheran,

I am not registered with the Republican or Democratic party –

I am registered as an independent.

I am a father and grandparent.

I AM ME!

I love history – ancient civilizations –

I love exploring – seeing all types of land – country –

I love trips – friends – and family.

My thoughts are on God – Country and Family –

I defend my beliefs and those of my family –

I love my wife and our lives together.

I have dreams and some have come true.

I am where I am because I wanted to be here.

Today I AM ME – and I love being just that.

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PAPA’S WORLD – WHO AM I?

Papa’s World – Our LIFE and TIMES together!

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One of our many TEAM TRAVEL SOCCER trips with Maddy –

here Ella was not old enough yet –

but she went on to play also

and became a three-year starter in college and team captain,

with one more year to go!

Maddy finished her college career as third and second-team all-conference –

and team captain in her Senior year –

In four years her team went twice to the NCAA Division III National tournament!

MEMORIES OF OUR LIFE AND TIMES FROM THE PAST!

For nineteen-plus years –

Sherry and I have been distributors

and partners in the Juice Plus Business.

This has earned us a residual income over those years –

in addition to Pensions – 401K and Social Security –

It has made our life

and we can live our dreams.

It is a great business that can be done from home

and either part-time or full-time!

THE COST – $50.00 a year and you get your own website!

There is no collecting money – shipping or distributing.

I wish someone had shown this to us 13 years prior –

it has been around 32 years –

and is sold nationwide

and in over twenty countries worldwide.

Our little business has spread all up and down the East Coast

and we have made so many new friends-

and helped so many families –

with health and nutrition!

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Sherry walking the beach with granddaughters –

love this – and family is very important to us!

BEACH LIFE HAS NOW BECOME OUR LIVING DREAM!

OUR LIFE AND TIMES TOGETHER!

While living close to Washington, D.C.

we would often either drive in or take the Metro to the ballpark!

We became NATIONALS fans when they moved there from Montreal-

and played in the old RFKstadium –

rocking the concourse and watching the games!

OUR LIFE AND TIMES TOGETHER!

Our forever friends –

Dottie and Jim and Buck and Cindy-

We are all now retired

and still enjoy great times together –

laughing and playing golf.

We now all live in the state of N.C.!

OUR LIFE AND TIMES TOGETHER!

It has been a wonderful fulfilling life –

FRIENDS – FAMILY and GOOD TIMES!

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OUR LIFE AND TIMES TOGETHER!

Papa’s World – Memories of Life!

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Our new memory we are making is here this beach is but four miles away! Living the SALT LIFE in OIB!

Our granddaughter Taylor who now is twelve years old – loves this and would like to have these times back!

We are now living our dream life – here in OIB close to the border of S.C.

Music is the path to the soul and our way of finding peace – comfort, and gratitude!

Spending time together and living life one day at at time!

Memories from childhood!

Living life to the plus with a sense of humor!

Enjoying the SUNRISES of our life together in OIB – living life one day at a time!

Laugh a little – laugh a lot – just laugh!

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Papa’s World – Our granddaughter “SARAH”!

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She is smart – creative – loving – helpful – and her mother’s daughter – “SARAH”!

In my mind, she has music all around her –

“BORN TO BE WILD” and “UP – UP and away – MY BEAUTIFUL BALLOON”!

Sarah standing in front of her mother – light blue shirt – when she was young – free spirit!

Now standing beside her mother Debby who is 5’6″ – she has become a stunning beauty!

Our little Sarah has grown up – and this is her Junior Prom!

Today – she is – “UP – UP and AWAY IN MY BEAUTIFUL BALLOON” in my mind!

The “BORN TO BE WILD” IS HIDDEN IN HER FREE SPIRIT AND SMILE!

The days ahead for her will be the turning of many heads in her direction –

but she will remain that “BEAUTIFUL BALLON” free to fly away!

Sarah – beautiful inside as well as outside –

Her caring – helpful ways – her laughter – her smile and her funny humor!

She has turned into the Butterfly of life –

and in another year – “UP – UP AND AWAY – MY BEAUTIFUL BALLON” will float in the sky!

Stay true to your free spirit –

Let your “BORN TO BE WILD” raise your “BEAUTIFUL BALLON” to new heights-

ON YOUR TERMS!

With proud parents – Mike and Debby –

OUR GRANDDAUGHTER – SARAH –

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Papa’s World – More memories of our life!

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Our life together began prior to our marriage on 6-25-1982!

We dated for 1 1/2 years – we each had two children.

Her two girls – Debby and Tammy – and my two sons Troy and Shawn.

She had custody of the girls and my boys stayed with their mother-

But – weekends were for adventures – not overly costly – but what we could provide.

Picnics – state parks – camping – campfires on our home to be in the country!

It was a time of adjustment – both for the children and for us!

We decided to get married after our divorces were final.

In the picture above are our oldest friends we have had as a couple.

I knew Jim and Dottie who in turn knew Cindy and Buck.

Then after five years of marriage – we sold the country house and moved closer to the school –

We were neighbors with Cindy and Buck – we had seen them at events with Jim and Dottie and we became fast friends!

In the mid-90s – they moved to N.C. – all six of us still remained friends –

We would vacation together with Jim and Dottie and their children

and would visit Cindy and Buck in N.C.

Then our children were all grown up and we were empty nesters.

We sought out transfers – eliminating some and applying for others.

We ended up in Northern Va. – within the company – and retained all of our service.

Some years later – Jim and Dottie transferred to Va. Beach – Jim with the same company as us –

and Dottie into the school system.

All the while – we all continued contact with one another and soon –

every four months or so-

would take turns to host!

We have maintained a friendship for over 40 years!

Now today at last we are all retired – and still we get together –

laughing – games – golfing – seeing shows and at each other’s homes.

Sherry and I moved from NVA to the border of N.C. and S.C. –

and Jim and Dottie from Va. Beach to Edenton, N.C.

Life has continued – friends have continued – and retirement is grand –

And new memories are being created –

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Papa’s World – Time passes you – through the years!

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June 25th. 1982 – The day we were married – 42 plus years ago – time passes!

It has been a busy 42 years – kids are all grown up

and the three older grandkids are too

three younger ones – two in the teens and one about to be ten

We have moved six times – built three houses – and lived in four states-

Worked a combined 79 1/2 years at American Olean Tile- Dal Tile and retired from there.

We have traveled the world and this country.

Our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic –

Very hot there – all-inclusive – even cigarettes and cigars when we smoked!

A diverse country with no middle class.

I guess you can say we experienced a lot of different things!

But – we did it and have no regrets – just wonderful memories!

We have had friends – close friends for all of that time – laughter – good times – wine – beer and golf!

We still get together a couple times a year – friends for life –

and now – in a couple days – all will be retired!

We are grateful for the lives we have led –

Love – faith – family and friends!

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

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PAPA’S WORLD – TIME PASSES YOU THROUGH THE YEARS!!!!!!!

Papa’s World – Family and Friends in Pictures!

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A group picture on our 40th. anniversary – and of course with MARLEY!

Sherry with a few TEAM GENERATION MEMBERS!

A long time ago with the granddaughters!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn.

Two of my best buddies through decades!

Shawns oldest son – my grandson and his wife.

Our friends who we have traveled the World with.

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In Washington, D.C. with friends!

PAPA’S WORLD – FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – Past relived through pictures.

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When they were young –

today – Maddy is 23 – Cassidy is 13 – Sarah is 17 – Taylor is 13 and Ella is 20.

It seems like yesterday we took this picture –

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

Three generations – Debby – Barb(GIGI) Sherry – Tammy.

Sherry’s mother Barb –

Debby and Tammy daughters of Sherry –

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

Dottie – Cindy and Sherry in our front yard in Brambleton –

friends for years and years.

A glass of wine – a beer and a vodka and tonic –

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

Sand – Sun – Ocean and six grandchildren – and what has been always – Cassidy protecting her little brother –

Maddy – Ella – Sarah – Taylor – Cassidy and Bode-

PASR RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn –

while they live far away –

they are always in our hearts-

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

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Papa’s World – More Memories in Pictures!

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Bode with Jim on his boat driving the ICW!

The little guy loved his time at the wheel – thank you, Jim!

At the conference before dinner – Sherry – Debby and Papa.

Many memories of times spent learning health and nutrition!

In MUIRS forest of Redwoods – with our friends – seeing the country – living life to the plus!

At a neighborhood “SOUP BOWL” day before “SUPER BOWL” !

Creating new memories.

Our life is now on the border of N.C. and S.C. along the ICW and the Marshes.

GOLFING – FRIENDS – NO SNOW – NO ICE – PRICELESS!

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Papa’s World – Memories of good times!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Papa’s World – OLD PICTURES MAKE MEMORIES!

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We all called her “TINY” as she was growing up – today she is tall like Sherry – 5’10”

Ella – in college – but she will always be in my heart as “TINY”!

My two sons – Troy on the left and Shawn on the right –

memories in pictures –

They are now all gone but not forgotten – my brother – Roger – my sister Donna and my mother – Mary

MEMORIES.

Sherry with the twins – Cassidy and Taylor – little blonds – priceless memory!

Today she graduated from college and works for an environmental firm – Maddy – MEMORY!

Sometime in the mid-80s – Corporate Cup – Papa in “PINK” shorts – being set up for Spike in Volleyball!

A cherished memory – Papa and Troy – my oldest son.

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Papa’s World – PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

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Life to us is full of exploring – traveling roads less traveled – but also humor – laughter and kindness!

PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

My oldest son, Troy, is always kind-hearted, loving, and ad proud of him!

PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

We lead a healthy lifestyle – for 18 plus years – living life to the plus one day at a time!

PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

Keeping a sense of humor – always looking at life – friendships – laughing and enjoying life.

PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

My best friend growing up – staying in touch – all these years!

PICTURES OF LIFE!

Sherry’s daughter Debby and Sherry’s father Bill.

PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

We are seniors – but we are still living life to the plus!

PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!

Gone but never forgotten – my hero in life – my brother.

PICTURES OF LIFE!

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Papa’s World – Our memories of being together.

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Our lives together began while dating in 1980 – 81 – over forty years ago.

We were married on 6-25-1982 in Portville, N.Y.

Sherry from Mount Jewett, Pa., and myself from Eldred, Pa.

The combination of her girls and my boys.

The last of my family growing up in our house – my older brother Roger – is gone now but never forgotten.

He was the only hero I had – ten years my senior – thankfully we once again reunited the last ten years of his life – he graduated from H.S. and then College and the Navy.

He never came back home to live!

Sherry – Papa – Pam and Bobby – my grade-school – Jr. high and H.S. friend –

Now – after all these years we still get together!

Friends for life – now when here a golfing buddy!

Jimmy – Dottie – Sherry – Buck – Cindy and Papa –

close friends from back in WNY and Pa.

Visiting each other – vacations – golfing – neighbors and friends from my post-H.S. days.

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Papa’s World – Memories from our life together.

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Through the years – golfing with friends – has always been a great time.

When granddaughters visit – beach time – family time – good times and memories.

Always packing up, taking trips, and exploring together – as it has been for over 42 years!

Outdoor concerts – vendors – festivals – enjoying our beach life in the South.

For almost 18 years – our home-based health and nutrition business – Juice Plus – http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

Exploring cities – offbeat paths – looking for adventure off the beaten path – living life to the fullest!

Our memories of life and living together reflect the above statement – caring – giving and happiness.

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Papa’s World – Life with Sherry!

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Being married for 41 plus years and together for 43 years – you have to have a sense of humor –

which both of us have! LOL!!!!!

We dated for over a year before the engagement led to the wedding on 6-25-1982!

We had no money – both divorced – her two daughters – me two sons – who stayed with their mother.

A lot of road traveling in the early years to share custody both ways.

Our wedding day was on June 25, 1982.

We lived way out in the country – farmland all around us – very private – about two acres of grass to mow and the driveway was 1/10 of a mile long – that had to be mowed 8 feet on either side by hand that first Summer!

Debby – Sherry’s eldest – and Sherry’s father – Bill – first granddaughter of his to be married!

Today Debby has three daughters – Maddy – 23 – Ella – 20 and Sarah 17 –

Mike and Debby have been married for 28 years –

Her father Bill was like a second father to me as I lost my own father when I was 19.

Here we are with five granddaughters – taken before the only grandson – Bode.

Sarah – Maddy – Ella – Cassidy and Taylor – before they could walk.

Today Bode and his mother Tammy – Bode is nine years old.

Sherry with Tammy and Debby and Maddy’s boyfriend – Kendrick and all the grandkids.

Sherry with my sons and their partners and daughter – family!

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BODE – CASSIDY – TAYLOR – SARAH – ELLA and Maddy – LIFE WITH SHERRY!

PAPA and SHERRY – LIFE WITH SHERRY – living our dreams since 6-25-1982 – PAPA’S WORLD!

Papa’s World – Life and Happiness.

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Living our life to the plus as often as we can.

Life is short – I live it one day at a time – not wanting to waste a minute.

Life is full of humor – ups and downs – just roll with it!

Carrying one another – supporting one another – and loving life one day at a time.

This is our mutual goal – always has been – always will be – together – her and me!

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Papa’s World – Loving and Living Life in Pictures!

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The sky from our front driveway – ever-changing from sunrise to sunset – loving life!

Living life to the plus and one day at a time – brings peace to me and being grateful! Loving life!

Where we are in our senior golden years – close to the sand and surf – living life one day at a time!

Having a sense of humor while also having the ability to take it easy and live life one day at a time –

NO WORRIES and LESS STRESS!

Our lives today – living in the South – Papa’s World – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

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Papa’s World – Pictures through Time!

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Our good friends Pam and Bob – whom I went to school with grade school through graduation.

Next month they will stop by on their RV tour and spend some time with us! MEMORY!

Our oldest granddaughter – Maddy – graduated from the University of Lynchburg with a degree in Environment Science – and played four years of soccer – As a Sophomore was third-team all-conference – Junior second-team all-conference and as a Senior Captain of the team –

Two out of four years they made it to the NCAA tournament!

One year was shortened by the COVID-19 Pandemic! Memory!

Our oldest daughter Debby and Mike and the granddaughters – Ella – Maddy and Sarah! Memory!

On one of our adventures of Kayaking on the marsh of the ICW in Ocean Isle Beach! Memory!

Our dream place – a ten-minute drive – sitting on the beach under the umbrella! Memory!

Our twin granddaughters who now are thirteen – Cassidy and Taylor – Memory!

Sherry with one of her best friends – Cindy – Golfing! Memory!

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Us – 1982 – married – PICTURES THROUGH TIME!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn! Memory!

Our youngest grandchildren – Cassidy – Bode and Taylor! Memory!

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Papa’s World – One day at a time – living life!

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Recently we had lunch on the main street in Ashville, N.C. It was at an Asian eatery – and I ordered a large soup bowl with noodles!

It was only $9.00 – and it was very large – so much I could not finish it!

But – it was so good that if I ever back there I will once again order it!

We lived in WNY until 1999 – and one of the beers I liked was PBR!

It seems in the South it is a cheap beer – oftentimes I will see it for $2.00 a can!

But – honestly – I like it!

This picture in a store brought a smile to my face!

My phone I use mainly to stay in touch with family and take pictures!

Growing up we had a circular dial – and a party line!

To this day I still remember the phone number of my parents and also my sister’s phone.

Our oldest daughter and her family – very important to us – waiting for next summer to see if they come back down!

A typical meal for me – veggies – no dressing – and Salmon – eating heart-healthy – living life to the plus!

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Our reason to live here is the BEACH!

PAPA’S WORLD – ONE DAY AT A TIME – LIVING LIFE!!!