Papa’s World – Good times in pictures!

June 17, 2025January 27, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

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

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

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

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

Buck – Cindy’s husband and I –

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

It was there that the gals decided to golf –

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

Like washing the golf balls off –

Not wearing mittens in cold weather –

Later they came to be good or better than us.

Today – we still laugh at all of the above.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

Is Diane and Steve.

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

But that they lived near us back in WNY –

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

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

Then for the rest of the year,

they are here and we do many things together.

All four of us are Bills fans!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Two of my best friends – Buck and Jim.

Many laugh together over the years.

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

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

First – after 32 years –

I transferred to NVA –

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

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

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

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

We have maintained this friendship all these years.

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

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

Friends for all this time and still having fun together –

All are now retired and enjoying life to the plus.

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

LOVE HER!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

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Papa’s World – Memorable moments!

June 14, 2025January 25, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

When we lived in Brambleton, Va. –

we were only one mile away from Tammy – Marcus – the twins and Bode.

He was too young for school and the twins were at the middle school less than a block away.

So – for the most part – he spent his days with MORMOR and PAPA.

We had a cupboard that all the kid’s toys would fit into.

All of the grandkids played with these same toys!

Hours and hours!

The carpet on the floor – the fireplace on for the cold and snow outside.

The only time he quit was to eat!

I would sit and watch and sometimes join in!

The FARM SET was his favorite.

I miss these times but also have MEMORABLE MOMENTS in pictures of those times!

Along with shopping and him riding in the cart!

Now he is older – soon to be eleven years old –

Now he asks MORMOR to bake cookies so he can help!

This is now creating more MEMORABLE MOMENTS in time for us as seniors.

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Papa’s World – Thoughts in pictures!

June 12, 2025January 23, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

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 – Good times in pictures!

June 11, 2025January 22, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

We have two NFL teams we follow –

The Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills!

Before we moved to NVA –

we lived in WNY – BILLS COUNTRY.

We were there for all four Super Bowls.

When we moved to NVA –

It was all Redskins –

To watch the Bills –

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

That trip because of traffic –

took an hour and a half.

That lasted one season for me

as it became a Sunday trip lasting about eight hours.

So – we slowly began to watch the Redskins

and on our final move to another house-

We lived about five miles from their headquarters

and practice fields and facilities!

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

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

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

And we have two flags we fly during NFL season.

The Commanders and the Bills.

I lean a little more toward the Commanders

and Sherry toward the Bills!

This year as of this writing –

They both gained the AFL and the NFL championship games.

This has provided us GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

One of the places we volunteer is Coastal Point Living-

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

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

Weeding out books to make room for new ones –

Keeping puzzle boxes in like stacks –

Putting books away where they are cataloged.

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

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

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

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

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

THIS HAS PROVIDED A GOOD TIME IN MEMORIES!

We cherish our life together –

and our lives with family and friends!

Living in the South –

near the beach

and shopping and entertainment in our golden years.

The opportunity to live this life –

is a blessing and we are so grateful

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

The dawn of another day in our neighborhood!

We chose this place to live

as it is central to what we want to do.

Beach – shopping – entertainment – friends and golf.

CREATING GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

As we look forward –

2025 is ahead –

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

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

CREATING GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – My reference – desktop calender!

June 6, 2025January 17, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

How do you keep track of your commitments and daily activities as a senior?

Above picture – Sherry and I volunteer at Coastal Living –

An assisted care unit and memory for seniors living here in the South.

We go maybe once a month or as needed.

This visit was for the “Store” for the seniors who get vouchers and go shopping!

Most items are donated and put on racks and tables-

just like a store would be.

It gives them the sense of still being able to function –

even thou they are wheelchair bound-

or with walkers.

But for us –

we have each calenders on our office desks.

Entered are appointments – trips or visits by family and friends.

My memory is good but not so good that I can remember all that need to be remembered!

That is why I blog every day – to keep my writing skills good and also my memory.

Writing down what is upcoming every month –

and then comparing both of our calendars –

allows us to schedule a month out!

Planning ahead – doctor appointments –

I drive us most of the time.

I also write little notes to remind me of upcoming events –

meetings and social gatherings.

Being a senior – I find this to be a way to organize time –

And a way to keep track of days and dates!

Yes – being a senior –

you no longer know what day it is unless you have a place to look! LOL

I know Wednesday is garbage pick-up day –

and that I go around the house on Tuesday and empty

all the little garbage cans and that main one in the kitchen.

That is my job as the laundry is hers –

Simply because I may not do it right! LOL

When we meet up with friends or neighbors –

I get asked,

“What have you been up to or what did you do today”?

My answer –

“I DON’T KNOW BUT IT TOOK ME ALL DAY TO DO IT”! LOL

We are in our SENIOR YEARS –

living life one day at a time & living life to the plus!

Calendars are a big part of daily life!

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Papa’s World – Good vibes – thoughts and laughs!

May 26, 2025August 28, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Smile – laugh – I hope this starts your day with humor!!

Cassidy when little – smiling – brings good thoughts to me – forever young in my mind and heart.

Look around – and up at the sky – how great it is and how fortunate we are to live here!

Today I share with you on these blogs – our lives – hopes and dreams.

These blogs are journals of our family – and friends and happenings in our lives.

Shared and stored here for future generations to look at – read and know who we were.

My hope is in the future – the next generations will see this – know – love who we are.

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Papa and Sherry – living life to the fullest one day at a time with family and friends!

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Papa’s World – What I saw!

May 24, 2025January 6, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

Throughout my time here on Earth – I have seen many sights and though how it could be a story!

So – I constantly look for things in my life –

Here is a pile of shoes –

Not just any shoes –

And notice – The pair on the far right –

Both facing in the same direction –

And a pair of socks!

These belong to our young grandson Bode –

And this picture was taken back in our home in Brambleton, Va.

We sold this home in 2020 – during the pandemic and moved South –

To North Myrtle Beach before we built our house in Cameron Woods Community!

I found this shoe placement to be interesting.

They would come for a visit and rule number one –

Remove your shoes! (Bode also chose to remove his socks!) LOL

Now the first pair to the left is Cassidy’s -And the Middle pair is Taylor’s!

Taylor has always been the bigger of the twins.

But what caught my eye was how they took them off and placed them!!!!

Being twins – they are exactly placed alike!

I found this to be interesting so I took the picture.

They are both alike and different.

but in this one instance –

More alike than different!

WHAT I SAW!

Here is Buck in the cart and Jimmy standing.

These two are besides grade school friends –

My oldest friends.

Jimmy and I are from Eldred, Pa.

While I am older by 9 Years –

We played softball together and worked at the American Olean Tile Plant together.

We went on family vacations together –

Raise our children and go to each other’s weddings!

We go back to the mid-70s.

Buck actually knew Jimmy before he knew me.

But – when we sold our first home we moved to Pleasant Acres Drive and became neighbors –

Buck and Cindy McBride became close friends and golfing partners-

all those years ago in the 80s.

Then they moved South to the Wilmington, N.C. area.

On vacations, we would visit and at that time we both loved the area.

We have traveled the World with Buck and Cindy.

And now live 38 miles from them –

They are in Magnolia Greens Gplf Plantation outside of Leland –

Still close to Wilmington, N.C.

Friends for life – WHAT I SAW!

Sherry – Buck and Cindy at Vanish back in NVA near Leesburg, Va. –

While visiting our family.

These are times gone past but remain as memories and times to come.

McBrides and Sherry and me.

Thanks for reading and as always HGD!

Jimmy and Dottie – Julie – Cindy’s sister – Cindy – Buck and Sherry –

WHAT I SAW – is forever friends!

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Papa’s World – Looking back in time.

May 23, 2025January 5, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

Brambleton, Va. Where we lived for 14 1/2 Years.

At the time we built this home – our second one – we had planned on staying here for retirement.

It was a big house on two floors- almost 3200 SF.

Sitting on a corner lot – it was a mixed community –

made up mostly of commuters in government or state jobs –

into D.C. via the Metro.

One of our neighbors shortly before we sold was –

The Director of the Counterintelligence Division of the FBI.Worldwide.

One day I was sitting on my front porch when I observed a car pull up into the intersection –

And he – the driver-

angled kitty’s corner and rolled his window down.

He then proceeded to take a camera –

and take pictures of the Directors house.

In a few moments, he made a turn and sped away.

It all happened so fast that I did not even think to get the plate number.

Later that day in the early evening –

I walked across the street and greeted the Director.

We talked and then I told him what happened.

He asked several questions –

and told me about his wife observing a black SUV pull up

and park across the street.

She wrote down the plate number –

and phoned her husband.

He had the plate number run-

and it did not exist.

He then took out his wallet –

and gave me his personal card-

I have that card today.

He told me that he had been testifying before Congress –

on the Chinese Gov’t-

He did not go into details-

but said to keep an eye out –

and try to get the plate number-

If anything strange happens again.

His wife then bought a gun –

and took lessons and had a permit to carry.

About two years before we sold our home –

he retired from his post –

they sold their home –

and he became a security director-

for a major worldwide company.

We still are in contact-

and they now live in Texas.

Looking at the front of our home –

I was sitting to the right of the center of the porch.

Their home would have been to the far right-

across the intersection on the corner.

The road in front of the house is where I first saw the man in the car.

That was something I shall always remember-

as I can see it in my mind today.

Today that house has once again been sold –

for $220,000.00 more than we sold it for!

It was to be our forever home –

but times change.

We have moved on –

But this one memory is still present in my mind.

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and my memory is strong!

I do not want to be picked up in the trash! LOL

This is about the time all that happened from my front porch!

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and some pictures.

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

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

For those of you who do not know,

in the mid-70s,

I started to ride motorcycles.

Yes – I had long hair (curly)

And I rode for six years –

I was involved in an accident –

A new young driver was driving a VW-

from one red light to another.

I was behind her in Amherst, N.Y.

I was just going from second gear to third –

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

She had stalled the VW –

and not put her foot on the brake peddle.

At that point –

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

She was sorry – I was scraped up –

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

I rode for another year –

but the memory was still there –

and I decided to quit riding.

But – in Nashville –

this bike brought all those memories of riding back!

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

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

Was something I shall always cherish.

Sherry and me –

at my grandson’s wedding outside Nashville, Tenn.

Ryan is the oldest grandchild –

and lives near Nashville.

We occasionally see him-

and stay in touch.

He is a part owner of a restaurant and bar –

and looking in the future of opening a second one.

I talked to him several months ago-

and he is thinking of coming for a visit.

They had a photo booth at the wedding –

and we took some pictures!

Hoping he can come – some memories of the past.

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

Here is Sherry serving wine as a communion assistant.

We loved our time in NVA –

despite the traffic –

The Metro allowed us to travel in and out –

without the Hassle of all the traffic.

Memories of times gone by.

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

A day trip into D.C. –

to the MGM at the National Harbor!

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

This one we had to drive –

And if you know me – I hate to drive!

But – in the end,

it was worth the Hassel.

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

MGM at National Habor –

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Papa’s World – Visiting the past!

May 20, 2025January 3, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

We had our friends at our home for New Year’s Eve and day three years ago.

Here – we gather on the beach with our neighbors and new friends –

Diane and Steve –

Who just happens to be from WNY and still has a Rushford Lake cottage.

This Olean-Portville area is where we lived and raised our family.

Also present is our next-door neighbor Kathy –

We gathered on the beach close to sunset on New Year’s Eve.

A bottle of spirits and glasses helped us view the sunset and set the stage for our get-together –

back at the house!

Sherry is about to open the bottle and Jimmy hoping it does not flow out to him! (it didn’t)

Diane and Steve – from WNY – are now our neighbors in Cameron Community.

It is a small world as they also visit all the places we left behind in Portville-Olean, N.Y.

Jim and Dottie and Buck and Cindy are also from the same area –

and we have known for over Forty Years!

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Papa’s World – One door closes and a window opens!

May 19, 2025January 1, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

Many times in our being together – a door has closed –

We found another, opened it, and proceeded to the next step.

We always accepted the facts and moved on –

To a better life with friends – family –

Now – in our Senior years –

It seems like it has become a Window instead of a door!

Here is Sherry with her two daughters.

Debby – Tammy and Sherry.

While it was sad to leave them behind in NVA-

They had established their own families.

Their roots were now there –

Kids in schools – college and a life that they flourished in.

We in turn – in our senior years – wanted to be near the beaches – sun – sand,

and warmth.

We want to enjoy life as long as we are able.

Living the Southern lifestyle –

Going golfing with friends-

So – this was not a door opening – but a WINDOW we chose to open!

The WINDOW is the SENIOR TIME FRAME OF OUR LIVES!

Our friends of over four decades are now all retired.

But – Sherry and I are the oldest.

We volunteer – at the Food Pantry – Assisted living – and Sea Turtle Protection.

We often go back to NVA to see the families and the grandchildren.

That too someday shall become less and less as we age.

Our thoughts are to age as healthy as we can.

We find interesting venues to attend – most are free!

Here is the Fort Fisher Kite Festival –

Which for us involves a Ferry ride from Southport to Fort Fisher.

Also, the Aquarium is there –

And sometimes TV film crews for several series!

All things considered – the WINDOW we opened and went through –

has been an adventure that we both wanted and have been blessed to have.

Growing into our Senior Years – as healthy as we can be.

For 19 going on 20 years –

Have never missed a day –

Skin – nails grow fast as does my hair.

I feel good – I test every 4 to 6 months on my vital stats!

This window opened for us –

The only regret I have is –

I did not know about this-

for the first 13 years, it has been around!

Today we are living in the SENIOR LIFE of an open WINDOW.

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Papa’s World – A look back – thoughts and words!

May 13, 2025December 27, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

On our last Florida trip just before the Pandemic made travel almost impossible-

We were at one of the Disney resorts –

A couple saw us trying to do a selfie and asked if we would like them to take the picture.

Here are the results –

Whomever you were – a big thank you!

A couple of years ago – Bob and Pam were camping at Myrtle Beach in their RV.

We made the trip down to see them and walked out on the WINDY BEACH!

You can tell that we were only a moment before we retreated to the other side of the sand dunes!

Another picture of a moment in time!

Four decades plus of best friends –

The McBrides – who were our neighbors in Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

The Browns whom I knew back in my hometown of Eldred, Pa.

Today – we all live in the state of N.C.

We are further South in OIB-

While Cindy and Buck are outside of Wilmington –

And Jim and Dottie are near Edenton –

We still travel to one another’s homes for visits and golf!

When the husbands are designated drivers! LOL

You never know what these three ladies will do!

It’s all about smiles – laughter and besties getting together!

Oh, the times they have been together –

Through the years – BESTIES ALL THE TIME!

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Papa’s World – All things past!

May 12, 2025December 26, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Sherry and I are at our breakfast table – going over paperwork!

I believe it to be getting ready to sell the house.

This was a big moment for us as this was supposed to be our retirement home.

Things changed – during the Pandemic – kids moved and 401K went South.

But the housing market went way up

TIME TO MOVE ON FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE!

Just before the Pandemic hit –

We spent a month in Florida at an Airbnb.

While out exploring –

We found this unique British Pub!

Everything British – food -music-

A memory from the past!

After we sold the house in NVA-

We moved South to North Myrtle Beach.

This was right in the middle of the Pandemic.

As you can see – in the middle of the day –

We were the only people out and about.

These stores were still all open.

I felt so bad for them!

A MEMORY FROM THE PAST-

I SHALL ALWAYS HAVE AS A MEMORY!

In Florida – we attended a Madre Gras festival near our stay.

Warm weather and lots of beads and memories!

Our past memories serve as a reminder of all things in our lives.

Looking forward to making new memories.

Friends – family and new people to meet.

New to our involvement is the Protection of Sea Turtles.

From mid-May to mid-October –

We spend time almost every day on the beach-

either walking to find Sea Turtle nests or sitting by a nest waiting for them to hatch.

Memories of both past and present.

Cindy and Sherry at Niagra Falls on one of our many trips together inside the country and overseas!

Making memories for almost forty years –

Friends for a lifetime-

Ready to make new memories –

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Papa’s World – Memories from the past – FRIENDS!

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

We are at the beginning of the Pandemic in Reston Town Center – NVA!

We had come to have lunch with Jason and Ginger before we moved South –

To North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

We would say goodbye outdoors in the open air.

We often spent time in this town center-

In winter the ice skating rink.

Today – they have also moved south –

Near Wilmington, N.C. – Leland – Brunswick Forest!

Now we are 40 minutes away and get together often.

Ginger and Sherry on the golf course.

When we moved from Portville, N.Y. in 1999 –

We left behind close friends Steve and Elaine.

We raised our kids as they raised theirs in Portville, N.Y.

We often played golf –

Visiting each other’s homes –

And spending time together as families.

In the very beginning of this friendship –

We were on the same Volleyball Team –

Which was called “THE BEACH CLUB”!

We played in the mid 80’s to mid 90’s –

Before we all took up golf.

We won the one-year championship – 1989!

And to this day we still stay in touch and they have visited once in Camero Woods Community.

We are now all grandparents!

Freddy and I went to school together –

Linda and Fred were my friends before Sherry and I were married on 6-25-1982.

They now live in Florida and have stayed in touch.

We have visited them once and one other time met up with them.

Friendships for a lifetime.

What can I say – Buck and Cindy – Jimmy and Dottie and Sherry and I –

The besties for four-plus decades.

We took our families on beach vacations with Jim and Dottie –

I played softball with Jim back in the late 70’s.

We have traveled the world with Buck and Cindy –

and to this day we still gather 2 to 3 times a year at each other’s homes!

So many fun times – golfing – scrambles – giving strokes and completing!

The years have passed –

but the friendship has continued!

Oh, the laughter and smiles and fun times when these three get together!

Jimmy with Cindy and Sherry –

Outside the guys I graduated with –

Jimmy is my oldest friend –

We played softball together back in the mid 70’s.

I went to his wedding and he to mine when Sherry and I were married.

We worked together in Olean Tile Plant!

FRIENDS FOR YEARS AND YEARS!

Sherry – Pam – Papa and Bobby.

We went to grade school together –

Played sports and stayed at each other’s houses.

I rode to school in his father’s car.

We slept out and roamed the streets.

Made beer runs to NYS at it was 18 back then and 21 in Pa.

That friendship continues to this day.

They now are in their 6th, year of RVing –

And each year stop for a week and see us in Cameron Woods Community.

Many adventures have passed and hopefully, new ones to continue!

The last visit before they left for winter camp in Florida.

They like where we are in N.C. –

And maybe someday will make this area a base camp.

And now we are making new friends in our community-

Here – Marcea – Bill – Diane and Papa.

Neighborhood friends –

Friendly competition between Bills and Steelers fans.

Sherry – Jack Lisa – Bill and Marcea and Diane and Steve.

Friends have been and always will be a prime source in our lives together.

Diane and Sherry –

new friends – but her and Steve are from back in WNY –

close to where we lived and raised our children.

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

May 10, 2025August 13, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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

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

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

A small town in the Allegheny foothills called Eldred.

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

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

Papa – somewhere in there is a smile – LOL!

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

SMILING – LAUGHING – HUMOR IS FREE!

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

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

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

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Papa’s World – Visiting back home in NVA!

May 9, 2025December 24, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

The twins – Cassidy on the left and Taylor on the right-

This is a Christmas concert at Community Lutheran Church.

It was three different choirs –

A complete orchrestra-

And they – the twins – had a duet to start the program off!

A fine time to be home and witness them up front and singing!

Years ago we took all three along with their mother Tammy –

Into Washington, D.C. –

to see the lights – the nation’s Christmas tree-

and celebrations all over the city.

Walking the streets of the Nation’s Capital – WASHINGTON, D.C.

On the METRO’S SILVER LINE –

A first for Bode who was only three years old!

At the platform on the Metro Silver Line.

Here is Taylor – Bode and Cassidy –

This was seven years ago!

This is Taylor today with Marley!

She has trained her to do everything.

She has such a way with animals.

She treats horses the same way!

She would live in the barn with them if she could!

Bode today – next birthday he will be eleven years old!

Into all sports –

Loves the Commanders and the Capitals and the Nationals.

Plays soccer and flag football and golf!

Cassidy – Cheerleading – Gymnastics –

both girls are honor students.

She is the neatest one –

her room is always neat and the bed is made.

She is a fashion queen-

much like her cousin – Sarah!

Here Taylor is training Marley –

not to eat the treat until she says so!

And Marley does just that with the treat on her nose! LOL

All three love making Christmas cookies!

This is a small part of traveling back to Leesburg –

seeing the little ones and Marley!

Marley – such a gentle Golden Doodle-

She is so accommodating.

They dress her up and she just goes along with it!

This is but the first part of going home for the holidays.

Later we go to Lake Holiday to see the rest of the family!

At Lake Holiday with Debby – to be continued!

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Papa’s World – Year two – Cassidy is Santa’s Helper!

May 8, 2025December 23, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Last year was her first year helping Santa at a HOA Community outreach party!

She dresses up in her Santa Helper red dress and black leggings!

Cassidy – invited by her friend –

Attended the HOA event –

Handing out candy canes to all the children in line to sit and talk to Santa!

It seems like only yesterday –

Cassidy would have been one of those little children!

Here are Taylor and Cassidy in their neighborhood when Santa came on the firetruck.

The look of wonder from Taylor –

and the look of amazement from Cassidy.

Tugs at my heart that those times are long past!

I kind of identify with this! LOL!

She does this because –

she has a true heart of gold!

She is growing up so fast –

and I miss that little girl.

Here are the five granddaughters –

Three are now adults –

one has graduated from college-

A second will be shortly and the third will graduate from HS.

The twins will be 15 years old on their next birthday!

But for now,

I shall keep this image in my mind –

until she grows up even more!

Santa’s Little Helper Growing Up –

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Papa’s World – Life to the Plus!

May 5, 2025August 13, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

We decided to move further South – all the way down to the border of N.C. and S.C. – OIB!

We are eight miles to the border – and in the other direction – 8 miles to big box shopping!

And – we hear in that area – a Costco is coming!

We are close to two beaches – OIB and Sunset Beach and several others.

North Myrtle Beach is thirty minutes away – and Wilmington is forty-five minutes!

A view from the pier at Sunset Beach and in the distance the tall building is Ocean Isle Beach.

In ten minutes we are on OIB and fifteen minutes Sunset Beach.

We are in the middle of 30 golf courses and with our FIRST TEE card we can play most of them at a big discounted rate.

Neither one of us likes the cold – ice and snow and down here we get very little of any of it!

It does get cold with windchill – but when the sun is out – it feels warm.

We own no snow shovels!

We grow our Tower Garden all twelve months – and now are growing Cucumbers and Lettuce.

Allowing us to eat our own pest-free produce!

This flower has just completed its second year of growing – and we will continue through the winter months – covering it when necessary.

We are from WNY and NVA and follow the Bills and the Commanders.

I love sports and I still am a big Saint Bonaventure Basketball fan and follow them year to year.

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Papa’s World – A list of pictures with memories!

May 3, 2025December 18, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Over the years we have gone to many JP HEALTH CONFERENCES!

Here we are on our way into what is called THE ELTONS-

A celebration of achievement for the company.

Debby who was being honored for achieving QMND – And Sherry for achieving SSC.

At this particular event – the entertainment was LONESTAR –

The country-western icon band.

For 19-plus years we have been on the path to health and our internet business.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Our three oldest granddaughters when they were young!

It is hard to think that they are adults now –

One graduated from college –

One about to graduate from college –

and one soon to graduate from High School!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Here is Sherry with Cassidy ( hat ) Bode – who couldn’t walk at that time – and Taylor –

All three call her MORMOR –

Which in Swedish is MOTHERS MOTHER!

Sherry’s grandmother was born in Sweden.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Bode – Cassidy and Taylor – a few years later.

Today – the twins are 14 years old and Bode is 10 years old!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

A couple years ago – The Swedish genes ran deep!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

One of the rules of life we live by!

We often visit the different areas by the water –

Here is the ICW and we stopped for a quick lunch!

Our dream life – living in the South!

Here is Taylor years ago –

She has always loved horses –

today she rides and works in the stalls in the barn.

Spending as much free time as she can!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

A quote that we live by!

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

May 1, 2025December 17, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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 – Our lifestyle in N.C.!

April 30, 2025December 16, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Diane and Sherry – it is indeed a small world!

Diane and her husband Steve are from WNY –

close to where we raised our family.

They still maintain a cottage on Rushford Lake.

They visit all the sites we did living there.

And – when we moved in –

They were there to greet us –

living but three houses from our new home!

Thus – our life in N.C. became a bit friendlier-

Having them as new friends!

Today we have another couple as friends that lived near us in NVA!

Ginger and Jason have built a house in Brunswick Forest –

Across the street from Magnolia Greens ( where our long time friends the McBrides have lived for years)

They are here during the winter months and in warm weather go North to Maine –

where they have a summer cottage.

Friends from back home!

Our life has changed from our first “RETIREMENT” home in NVA-

to our new “RETIREMENT” home in N.C.

Mainly because of the Pandemic and the partial recession that followed

Our 401K took a hard hit-

while our “RETIREMENT” home gained a large increase in value –

So we sold and sought out a warmer climate.

That is how we ended up in our new home close to the border of S.C. and N.C.

After all these years – over four decades –

We still have our close friends whom we get together every four months!

And now our oldest friends and us all live in the state of N.C.

Making it even more possible to plan get-togethers!

We are now all mostly retired-

All living our dreams –

Retirement in the warm South.

And the area is growing by leaps and bounds!

Making a housing shortage while property values increase-

making our new “RETIREMENT” home more valuable!

But – we are staying put and enjoying our lives to the plus every day!

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PAPA’S WORLD – OUR LIFESTYLE IN NORTH CAROLINA!

Papa’s World – He can build a house from the ground up – my son TROY!

April 29, 2025December 15, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

My father was this way – he could and did build anything!

He set up Tripods and pulled engines from cars.

He tore the roof and rafters off the big red barn –

And installed a lower roof by himself.

He renovated and built the house I was raised in.

All this did not pass on to me-

It skipped a generation and fell to my oldest son TROY!

Troy on a visit to our home and at Inlet View!

The patience required ( I have none)

When he was small – he would always take things apart and put them back together!

He got the love of the outdoors – fishing – and hunting from my father.

While Troy has no children of his own – during the years –

he has other boys and girls who look up to him as a father figure!

Even walking one down the aisle at her marriage.

He is kind – gentle and giving and helping others.

I rode the motorcycle back in the mid-70s –

He also rides –

though not as often as he did.

Anything Pittsburg sports –

he is a big fan of it.

Today – he has a partner – Andrea –

And I hope they can come back down this summer or whenever they choose.

Andrea and Troy at Barefoot Landing at Crooked Hammock.

They still live back in NWPA-

Just outside the little town of Eldred – Where we both grew up!

We are proud of this son who grew into this man.

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Papa’s World – Who are we?

April 28, 2025December 14, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

This quote from Harry S. Truman –

Pretty much says who we are!

We believe in the Constitution of the USA!

The equality of men and women.

Free speech and the right to vote.

Family – church and country.

We volunteer-

We gather family and friends into our home.

We love our country – friends – neighbors –

WE ARE US!

Grandma – MORMOR ( Swedish for mothers mother)

Adored by grandchildren.

Over the years –

leading by example-

For the generations now –

and the generations to come-

An example of loving – caring – wisdom and patriarch of this family.

THIS IS HER!

Grandchildren are a beloved asset of family life.

Joy – laughter – and kindness are always in our minds.

THIS IS US!

Memories of times gone by –

Wishing they would still be little –

but cherishing times we spent together-

But knowing generations to come –

Will be able to LOOK back –

And know the love we had –

THIS IS US!

We are aging as healthy as we can –

living our dream –

and Living our lives one day at a time.

Healthy supplement for going on 20 years.

Maintaining our independence –

Today we continue on this path and family has followed us.

THIS IS US!

Sharing life –

exploring avenues and paths to our future.

Active – serving community.

THIS IS US!

Another sunrise on our life together –

now going on 43-plus years.

THIS IS US!

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

April 26, 2025December 12, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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 – Past remembered – memories.

April 24, 2025December 11, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Here we are – Papa is on the left, and Sherry is next to him.

This year, we won the summer league group two championship in Volleyball!

1989 – and we had been playing for four or five years!

Sixteen teams in the summer league –

Playoffs and this trophy!

CO-ED – but – you had to be ready or you would get smashed in the face with a spike!

I think we played into the early 90s before hanging it up 43 years old –

to both of us taking up GOLF!

PASR REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

Sherry with her two sisters – Debbie and Bonnie-

Sherry is the oldest –

They were raised just outside Mount Jewett, Pa.

Bonnie still lives next door to where they were raised –

And Debbie lives about a mile from us in Cameron Woods Garden Homes!

PAST REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

Here we are with decades and decades gone by with our friends!

Dottie – was not here but Jim was.

We all play or try to play golf.

We get together every four months.

PAST REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

The cemetery outside of the little town where I grew up –

Eldred, Pa.

Here is where all my family is resting.

Both on the left side and the right side.

I will not be here as we have a place here in OIB-

PAST REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

My youngest son Shawn and wife – Trisha.

They live back in NWPA-

Twice they have made that long trip South to visit.

PAST REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

Taylor – Bode and Cassidy –

Back when we lived but a mile away.

In their kitchen –

They always wanted our JP COMPLETE CHOCOLATE healthy drink.

MORMOR – can you make us a drink they would say –

and even baby Bode loved it!

To this day when they visit –

CAN WE HAVE A CHOCOLATE DRINK? they ask!

PASR REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

This is the JP CONFERENCE held in Charlotte, N.C.

19 plus years we have been attending these workshops.

19 plus years we have attempted to age as healthy as we can with this product.

I have never missed a day and will continue as long as I can.

PAST REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

Today I share PAST REMEMBERED – MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Time – pictures – memories!

April 22, 2025December 10, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

This past Christmas – decorations – lights and colors!

We had one tree outside on the covered porch –

One tree inside in the living room-

And one small tree in the enclosed Lanai!

Sherry does a fantastic decorating job!

I – do both trees that have decorations.

Just a picture for a memory of the holidays!

The same porch from the summer!

We always have flower pots –

but this year the deer have eaten everything we place outside!

I have used all types of sprays – none worked!

I ended up moving the pots inside the porch and near the walls.

That helped but it was always a pain to move in morning and night!

Just a picture of the past summer!

Posting positive thoughts – good vibes and sweet memories!

Papa’s World – for family – friends and a history of who and what we are!

Just a look at our life together.

A look back in time at a sweet memory!

All six grandkids are on the beach.

Memories to cherish –

A time in the past when they all were young!

Today – Maddy is 24 years old!

Just a picture of a time long past for a memorable memory!

A picture of the collapsed Kinzua Via Duct Bridge –

This bridge was built in the 1800s to ferry coal from the coal fields of Pa.

It also is where Sherry was raised a few miles away in Mount Jewett, Pa.

A tornado came through some years ago –

and took down half the bridge where it remains where it crashed to the ground!

Today – it is a Pa. State Park –

and has been converted into a walkway –

Where at the end is a viewing platform with a glass floor!

Here – you can stand on it and look over 300 feet straight down to the floor –

Of the Kinzua Valley where Native Americans once roamed!

Just a picture of Pa. – where Sherry is from!

Here is Maddy –

Taken two years ago at her senior year graduation from the University Of Lynchburg, Va.

She was the oldest in the beach picture of the grandkids!

Just a picture of how grandkids grow up!

A mother with her two daughters –

Debby – Sherry and Tammy!

Swedish genes run deep!

Just a picture of those I dearly love!

My blog each and every day represents to the future generations of us who came before them!

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PAPA’S WORLD!

WHERE THE PAST WILL MEET THE FUTURE!

Papa’s World – LIFE IN PICTURES!

April 21, 2025August 13, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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 – A look at life in pictures!

April 16, 2025December 7, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

They say a picture expresses a thousand words!

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

In the distance in the upper right-hand corner –

Sits a very tall building –

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

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

It’s Sunset Beach!

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

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

Going North on route 17 –

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

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

While we are not on the beaches every day –

We can and do go when we want to.

Can it be cold here?

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

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

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

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

Making it easier to walk for me.

Both have piers and great entrances to the beach.

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

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

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

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

Can a picture say a thousand words?

I BELIEVE IT CAN!

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

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

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

She works in both the office and fieldwork.

When asked what she prefers –

Her answer is fieldwork!

She loves the outdoors –

often hiking mountain trails with her sister – ELLA-

A picture can say a thousand words!

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

The might of this country is in freedom –

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

May all be blessed –

I stand with the military.

A picture tells a thousand words.

We have many people we consider friends.

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

I unfollow many who have negative comments on my page.

Life is short enough without those comments –

I have no time for that –

I focus on positive thoughts – memories –

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

A picture is worth a thousand words.

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

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Papa’s World – Living life in pictures of Memories!

April 15, 2025December 6, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

For us – it all started on 6-25-1982 –

The day we were married.

Combining two sets of children –

Sherry’s two daughters –

and my two sons who stayed with their mother.

Weekends were full of living out in the country –

Campfires – sled riding down the 1/10 mile driveway.

Taking weekend trips camping –

blending the two families while working full-time jobs.

Sherry and her two daughters – Debby on the left – and Tammy on the right.

Both girls married and between them –

five granddaughters and one grandson.

Debby’s three girls are all adults now.

Maddy graduated from college nearly two years ago.

Ella graduates from college this year.

Sarah graduates from H.S. this year.

Tammy had twin girls –

they both are 14 years old.

The first boy is Bode – who is ten years old.

My two boys are with their partners and family.

Troy – with the beard – is the oldest.

His partner is Andrea –

He has no children and still lives back in NWPA.

The man can build a house from the ground up – everything!

Shawn with his wife Trisha and her daughter Autumn.

He has his own business –

He partners with Power companies and the state –

In energy efficiency for the Elderly –

Both auditing and insulation sides to his company.

He has two sons – Ryan and Dillion –

Both live in other parts of the country.

Here we are with Pam and Bob-

Bob and I went to grade school and high school together.

For the past six years, they have been retired and on the road in an RV.

Stopping each year for a weekly visit-

rehashing old times – playing golf –

Decades and decades of life shared from little kids to now seniors!

The grandkids along with Maddy’s boyfriend – Kendrick.

Moving South in 2020 –

We left behind all the grandkids in NVA.

But – they all have been to see us numerous times and we go back to NVA-

Life moves on and with it creates memories!

Ginger and Sherry –

Became fast friends back in NVA.

Today – her husband Jason and her –

live just outside Leland, N.C. –

close to our other longtime friends Cindy and Buck.

We golf with both couples.

They moved from NVA in the past year.

We will be making more memories together!

While TIME is like a RIVER of WATER –

Creating memories in pictures and this blog –

allows for family – friends and future generations –

to read and see what our life together has garnered.

The beginning goes all the way back to 6-25-1982-

LIVING LIFE IN PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Good Thoughts – Some Humor!

April 11, 2025December 4, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

The day began when I took on the job of coloring the grout lines in the shower!

Both on the walls and the floor – think two-by-four-inch floor tile –

and twelve by twelve wall tile!

This required hands and knees bent low over the floor adding the grout coloring!

the walls were easier as I could stand or sit on a stool!

It took me two and one-half hours and I had to finish up the next day!

The above picture relates to what followed later that day!

In the afternoon – 2:30pm. to 4:00 pm. –

We volunteered to go to OUR COASTAL LIVING HOME –

For senior residents.

We volunteer here at least once a month.

Sherry helps with the resident’s monthly shopping –

A room is set up with donated items –

clothes – jewelry – knick-knacks –

displayed on racks and tables.

They use money credits they earn throughout the month and can shop for items.

They come in in wheelchairs – walkers and some are still able to walk.

Most are in their late 70’s to mid 90’s!

While she does this I attend the library –

organizing the books ( keeping them mostly on the top shelf so it is easier for them to see)

Separating the puzzles into the number of pieces.

But this day – we were there to help out for a Veterans Day ice cream social celebration!

Twenty residents showed up –

Many can not leave their rooms-

but they came in being pushed in wheelchairs –

Walkers or canes.

Two men were there and a celebration and a certificate read on their service as VETS!

I scooped ice cream while Sherry and one other volunteer put toppings on as asked and delivered to their seat at the tables.

Then – moved around to different tables to talk to them.

That was the best part as then they had other people to talk to!

While we volunteer our services –

We know that down the road –

someday this may be us sitting in a wheelchair –

We try as hard as we can to age healthy!

One woman was two years younger than either one of us.

This helps us think young –

keeping us active and still helping others as much as we can.

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Papa’s World – Good Vibes – thoughts!

April 9, 2025December 3, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Starting your and my day off in a happy thought!

Sip your coffee – tea or any other brew –

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

Those that are gone but always remembered-

Memories – pictures –

I try to keep them in my mind –

They are always with me in thought!

Ever since my heart attack almost eleven years ago –

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

Never knowing what will happen –

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

To our family back in NWPA –

Thoughts and love until we see you again!

To our families back in NVA-

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

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

Until we gather again one more time –

LOVE – PEACE – and HAPPINESS!

And to those who served and fought for our nation –

We shall always be grateful-

You are always remembered in my mind!

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

April 7, 2025December 2, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Maybe it is time to clean out my closet –

But I have favorites to wear –

Maybe – keep for just a while longer –

And enjoy in my old age!

Faith – love and being thankful –

A way of our lives together!

Humor – smiles and laughing –

Keeps me looking forward to each and every day!

And “YES” –

I groan each and every day! LOL!

“Kindness – is FREE” –

“Smiles are also Free”

Live life to the plus –

Give what you can –

And help others!

Our friends for years and years –

Brings joy into our lives.

“FRIENDS” – always close –

Brings joy into our lives.

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

Smiles and laughter –

And make every day count one day at a time!

PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – Penny – my first dog.

April 5, 2025November 26, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

She was brown and black – a mutt – but she was my mutt!

She was not a house dog – why I do not know – from my first memory of her –

she was on a chain in the back yard with her own dog house – full of hay and straw.

The chain was about twenty feet long so she had a wide area to run around in.

The dog house sat by the corner of the very old red barn next to the railroad tracks.

My father had at one time dug out the foundation to jack it up and put supports under it.

He had found a very old sword in the ground – still in its sheath and that was all pitted and rusted away.

We guessed it had fallen off a train and was maybe the Spanish American War or Civil War.

Penny was the only dog we had as I was growing up – funny – I do not remember her passing on.

But I do remember her always wagging her whole body when I came down to see her.

She was never loose as they said she would run and would not obey –

they were afraid she would get hit by a car on the main street in front of the house.

I never had another dog while living at home but my sister who lived next door did.

Pedro was my favorite – small – blonde – and he was a house dog.

I had dogs after that when I was on my own.

After I left and my dad passed away my mom got a very little dog named Sparky.

He was a house dog and very small.

But penny was the first dog I remembered – I liked her –

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Papa’s World – Outside Mount Jewett – KINZUA BRIDGE!

April 2, 2025November 28, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Just outside the little Swe3dish Community of Mount Jewett, Pa. –

Sits on a railway bridge built in the 1800s –

That at the time was considered the highest bridge of its kind-

310 feet high trestle bridge over what is known as THE KINZUA VALLEY –

li NWPA!

A Native American name for the area!

This bridge was built to get coal to Erie and Pittsburg!

The valley was so steep that a railroad down and up the other side –

just did not make sense!

It is now a state park with a fantastic museum showing construction and what it looked like-

Before the Tornado came through and took half of it down!

The down construction still lies on the valley floor and up the steep hillside-

just as it was the day it came down.

Today there is a viewing platform at the standing end –

That you can stand on structured glass and peer straight down 310 feet!

Of course, I have been out once or twice and even across the whole thing before it came down.

At one time there was a steam locomotive still carrying passengers across!

Here is the glass floor you can stand on –

Of course, I no longer venture out there as my fear of heights kicks in! LOL

I sit on the benches before the walkway and watch my friends – family, and others make the trip out!

But – I will say – now that it is a State Park –

If you are ever in the area – it is worth the visit –

and the Museum is a class act –

Even showing a video of that fateful day it all came down from the tornado!

The valley floor and yes there is a trail you can hike down and up the other side –

if you are in shape to do it! LOL

Here you see the twisted steel beams from the 1800s lying twisted on the valley floor!

Papa and Sherry are on OIB!

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Papa’s World – Some past pictures and memories!

April 1, 2025November 27, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

A milestone in our life together – reaching the senior year being 75 years old!

We also have been married for 43 years and together a year and a half before that!

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

We also have moved South for the warmer climate and close to two beaches!

A dream we both have had since we first started dating!

We tend to enjoy every moment we can in our life together.

We keep busy – volunteering!

We are volunteers for the Protection of Sea Turtles on OIB!

We also volunteer at Coastal Living –

An assisted living home for seniors.

There are other things we do in volunteering –

This is our life now and has been since we were married.

While we do not do it daily – walking the beach – here is Sunset Beach Pier.

We like to walk here as it is flatter.

We also walk OIB –

both are minutes away from or home!

The town I grew up in – Eldred, Pa.

In the Alleghany mountains – six miles to the border of NYS!

This was Indian territory before the white man came –

It was the land of THE SENACA INDIAN ATION!

We both believe in this –

when we were married I converted from Catholic to Lutheran –

Sherry was raised as a Lutheran.

Our life together has always included church wherever we have lived!

In our married lives together we have celebrated many New Year’s Day together!

Looking forward to many more to come!

We cherish our armed forces and the rule and order of law.

The free speech and equality of men and women.

We live in what we feel is the greatest country on Earth.

GOD – FAMILY and COUNTRY!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – humor – everyday positive!

March 28, 2025November 26, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Ginger and Sherry –

We have started playing golf with her and Jason-

They are gone from mid-May until the end of October –

They have a cottage in Maine and spend that time there.

They were friends back in NVA-

Where we also played golf –

They now live forty minutes away close to our other close friends – Buck and Cindy!

A POSITIVE THOUGHT BACK INTO OUR LIFE AFTER WE MOVED!

Waking up early each day is something that I just do.

Getting ready for the day takes less than thirty minutes for me in the bathroom.

Then I make my single cup of coffee –

Getting on my computer and reading the online newspaper of the Washington Post-

which I have done since we moved to NVA!

Before that, it was the Olean Times Herald back in WNY.

After I have read what I wanted to read –

It is at that time I start writing my daily blog!

Each day – is a new day and a different blog.

I do not know what I shall write but whatever it is –

I TRY TO KEEP IT POSITIVE with SOME HUMOR!

This all transpires over two to three hours.

By now it is my YouTube time –

Where I follow camping – motor homes – log cabins and off the grid!

Toss in Ancient Discoveries and some different parts of the World I would like to someday see!

THIS ACTIVITY GIVES ME POSITIVE AND HUMOROUS THOUGHTS DAILY!

Being a senior – I identify with this – but I smile also – keeping my humor intact and life Positive!

Dottie – Jim’s wife could not be here – but we have been friends for almost four decades!

A POSITIVE STABLE IN OUR LIVES!

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THOUGHTS – HUMOR – EVERYDAY POSITIVE!!!!!

Papa’s World – Positive blogs and humor!

March 18, 2025November 18, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our granddaughter – Ella – Has completed her Senior year of college and playing soccer.

Through the years she suffered serious injuries –

From fractured bones in her feet- Twice-

To a leg injury between her Sophomore year and her senior season.

This caused many pain-filled days and nights-

but she just soldiered on and continued playing!

Today she can take that positive attitude and think back –

She did and will be a good teacher to young students as she continues her teaching career!

A POSITIVE LOOK INTO POSITIVE THOUGHTS IN THIS BLOG!

Last summer – Hurricane Helena blasted Western North Carolina!

We started taking cash donations over our Facebook posts and word of mouth.

We reached out to friends – family, and neighbors and got a rewarding response.

We collected almost $4000.00 and that started our road to support organizations that collected supplies!

Along the way – some H.S. friends of Sherry contacted us as they saw what we were doing.

They lived in Hickory, N.C. –

about five miles to the airport that serviced the small helicopters that would fly in supplies!

This allowed us to pay for supplies they bought and either took to the airport or drove into the mountains-

to distribute them to needy families and communities!

This was a win-win for us and those people in need.

A POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP AND MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO DONATED AND HELPED!

A little HUMOR!

Sharing time with my youngest son Shawn –

who is a ranked pool player in both Canada and the USA.

A POSITIVE TIME FOR US IN VISITS FROM MY FAMILY WHO LIVE SO FAR AWAY!

Our friend Jo and Sherry –

Years ago we were in D.C.

This statue is left undone –

to be completed when the first woman is elected president!

The three that are finished are important women in history for equal rights for women.

MY POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY!

My LITTLE SMILE for the day for all of you SENIORS!

Mother and Daughters –

MY POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

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Papa’s World – Making a positive blog post!

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

In today’s world of unrest –

My blogs are aimed at being POSITIVE!

A morning sunrise sets the tone for me!

I try to leave out all politics –

and focused on the positive side of life-

as we know it.

We volunteer –

we help out where and when we can.

We also are in our senior years –

both being 75 years old –

and living in the comfort –

of our own home-

And in a climate that feels good for both of us.

We golf –

mostly with friends-

but sometimes just by ourselves.

We are family –

having all of them visiting us at one time or another.

So – we choose to have a house where we can maintain it-

but big enough –

one level –

with sleeping arrangements for them to be comfortable.

Our family from NWPA –

they have been to see us a couple of times.

So –

it was important for us to be able to have them stay with us!

In our home –

we also entertain friends –

having room for all of them to stay!

Golfing – laughing –

and seeing movies and shows –

in the area of our new home!

Our family that we left back in NVA-

We can expect family –

to at least visit at different times –

two to three times a year!

Friends at least the same visits!

The world that we have made –

reflects what you see here!

This is our life –

trying to make a positive impact –

on those surrounding us!

Thank you for reading my blogs –

and I hope that I can make it today-

a POSITIVE DAY for you!

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Papa’s World – Some looking back and humor!

March 16, 2025November 16, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our life together is a reflection of how we feel toward other people!

Loving – caring – respect –

Giving – donating – sharing what we can.

Family – relationships – friends –

Neighbors – laughing – humor –

This is us!

Healthy – being a senior and age as well as we can.

Sharing that knowledge –

Looking out for others and standing up for beliefs!

HUMOR – wish I liked wine –

I tend to drink a light beer every now and then!

For the most part –

one cup of coffee in the morning –

And water the rest of the day!

AAAAHHHHAAAAA!

A SENIOR MOMENT IN TIME! LOL

Sherry and her two sisters-

Debbie and Bonnie!

LOL – SO TRUE –

AGING HEALTHY AND WITH GRACE IS OUR GOAL!

This is Papa’s World –

This is us on the beach last fall.

Living life to the plus one day at a time!

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

March 9, 2025November 11, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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 – Life – come walk with me!

March 8, 2025November 10, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Tayor – one of the twins of Tammy and Marcus –

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

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

This is her to the bone!

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

She is full of life –

loves gymnastics and this year took up cheerleading!

So proud of her –

realizing her dream and being very competitive.

She will go far and smile all the way.

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

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

We toured the White House before 911!

A memory I shall always cherish!

Oh if I could just turn back time!

Here is Bode and the twins –

Taylor and Cassidy –

they always came to the house in Brambleton and wanted –

Chocolate Juice Plus Complete shakes!

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

Our close friends –

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

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

Memories of fun times and our lives!

My father – second from the left-

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

A bowler – golfer and sports-loving man.

I will always remember him!

Here is Bobby – his wife Pam and Sherry-

We – Bobby and I –

go back to grade school!

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

To spend a week and we get together and golf!

making memories in our senior years!

LOL – it is me to a tee!

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

They have both been down to see us-

Shawn twice and Troy once –

but they promise to be here next summer!

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PAPA’S WORLD – making positive thoughts for our lives!

Papa’s World – Taylors world of horses!

March 1, 2025November 3, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Taylor is at the barn getting a bit ready for her horse.

Ask her if she loves being in the barn and she says YES!

She rides once a week but any spare time she has –

She is at the barn – cleaning stalls – brushing down the horses!

Here she got the horse out of the stall, attached the bit, and brushed it down!

She loves this –

It doesn’t bother her with the smell or cleaning the stalls!

After placing the saddle on –

she walks the horse around the fenced-in yard.

She talks to the horse who has not been ridden in a couple weeks.

Soon – they trusted each other!

Now they walk as one – around and around the corral!

This went on for a good fifteen minutes!

Now it is the time she has been waiting for

The riding lesson –

walking and then trotting around and around and jumping!

Our granddaughter is a full-fledged horsewoman!

Taylor – her thoughts turn to the barn and the horses whenever she has free time!

Her first ride was when she was about four years old!

Someday she yearns to own her own horse!

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Papa’s World – Memories and times past!

February 27, 2025November 2, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

A trip with two of our grandchildren to Washington, D.C. –

A memory they will have and one to cherish for us!

All these years of watching Ella ( #10) play soccer, she is now done.

She will graduate from Randolph College with two degrees –

And will teach Elementary studies, Phys Ed.

A memory we shall have and one for her the rest of her life!

We live by this – helping others as we can – making lifetime Memories!

Fami;y time – visiting us – making memories to last!

Hoping for more in the future!

Taylor – our granddaughter – LOVES horses –

any free time she has is spent at the “BARN”!

Even though it only is to clean the stalls –

She will spend all day there!

Memories of her lifetime!

We have almost lifetime friends –

we get together every four months or so-

We create memories –

have fun – golf and laughs!

Making memories for life.

Two of my oldest friends – Buck – Jimmy and me!

Playing softball in the 70’s with Jimmy –

Living next door to Buck in the late 80’s –

Creating a lifetime of memories!

I hope you enjoyed my memories from the past –

My blog is to save them for future family!

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

February 21, 2025October 27, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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

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

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

Self-esteem – remember – SMILES ARE FREE!

And then I say WHAT????? LOL

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

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

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

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PAPA’S WORLD – GOOD THOUGHTS – HUMOR and SMILES!

Papa’s World – Walking DC – with Bode and Taylor!

February 17, 2025October 24, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

While taking a trip back to NVA in October –

We had an agenda for the week that included taking the grandkids to DC.

Cassidy chose not to go but Bode and Taylor were so excited.

The plan is to get on the Metro at the last stop close to where they lived in Ashburn.

And then ride it to where we wanted to get off without changing lines!

It was a bright sunny day – cool to start but warming us fast!

We were trying to get close to the White House –

But as you can see here –

It was all blocked off and this was as close as we could get!

Then we heard it before we saw it!

The President’s helicopter was taking off!

I snapped this picture just before it disappeared behind the trees.

We have no idea who was on board –

but it surprised the grandkids as it did us!

We turned around from where we were standing –

and this is the view we had of the Washington Monument!

We made our way onto the lawn of the mall –

the grass was lush and green.

Here we stopped and captured Taylor in front of the capital!

And I turned around and captured Bode with the Washington Monument in the background!

We continued across the green lawn of the Mall!

Looking toward the Smithsonian building –

before making our way to the Museum of Natural History.

Gazing at the Executive Office Building –

We had arrived after walking the streets of Washington, DC.

The next blog continues with us touring the museum.

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Papa’s World – The world of cheerleading comes to Cassidy!

February 15, 2025October 23, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Cassidy – our twin decided to try out for cheerleading in middle school –

She made the team and is now a full-fledged cheerleader!

Being in eighth grade –

this along with gymnastics –

Puts her into two sports!

She is dedicated –

and next year,

she plans to try out for the Freshman.

Cheering before a game –

she is in the front row –

third from the left.

She is thoughtful – caring and always calls her MORMOR ( Sherry ) –

to check in on her or send her messages.

Top row – fifth from the left.

The squad is large and the tryouts are intense,

they must be able to do routines and form lifts of the others.

KUDOS to CASSIDY for undertaking the tryouts and achieving her goal of being a cheerleader.

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Papa’s World – Long ago memories!

February 13, 2025October 21, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Maddy – Ella and Sarah when they were young –

running at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, VA.

Sarah – Ella and Maddy at our beach vacation – 2024!

Our lifetime friends – Jim – Dottie – Sherry – Papa – Cindy and Buck-

A lot of fun times and memories here!

On the Oak Island Beach when the kids were young with Sherry and Tammy!

Sherry on our honeymoon in 1982 in the Dominican Republic!

Our wedding day – 6-25-1982

My mother – Mary – who was almost 98 when she passed away – is gone but not forgotten.

My brother Roger – My sister Donna and my mother – Mary –

all gone except me!

My sons and their partners – family –

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Papa’s World – Memories of times gone by!

February 12, 2025October 20, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

When we lived in NVA –

we would take the metro in –

and go to the Nationals ballgame!

MEMORY FROM A TIME GONE BY!

Our time in N.C. –

and Cameron Woods Community in OIB-

has been filled with golf outings –

With friends-

and by ourselves!

MEMORY OF TIMES GONE BY!

The home we sold in Brambleton, Va. –

so we could move South-

This was to be our retirement home –

But high costs and recession –

401K dropping –

and housing market expanding –

We sold and left the area!

MEMORY OF TIMES GONE BY!

Today we can see this every day if we wish –

Our new home-

is close to two beaches –

OCEAN ISLE BEACH and SUNSET BEACH –

One day this too will be a –

MEMORY GONE BY!

LOL – A LOT OF MEMORIES GONE BY!!!!!!

Our patio in Brambleton, Va.

MEMORY GONE BY!

Marcus and Tammy –

Early years before the twins and Bode-

MEMORY OF TIME GONE BY!

Sisters – Sherry – Bonnie and Debbie –

Their mother and father –

BARB and BILL-

MEMORY OF TIME GONE BY!

Love this picture and Maddy – to the left and Ella to the right with Sherry-

Maddy adores Sherry!

MEMORY OF TIME GONE BY!

Sarah – always a fashion Diva –

now an adult and all grown up!

MEMORY OF TIME GONE BY!

The backyard of our home in Brambleton, Va.

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – humor and vibes.

February 10, 2025October 19, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

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

past the 150-yard marker to the green!

This does not happen all that often for me –

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

This happens to me –

and when it does –

I bite my tongue and count to ten-

it just is not worth the mental thoughts-

Peace – love and good thoughts help the reactions!

This is Sarah when she was little –

our small fashion diva!

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

about to graduate.

But – I shall always remember little Sarah-

a special place in my heart!

When they were small –

Taylor and Cassidy –

today they are 14 years old –

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

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

Those times and memories are PRICELESS!

Hope – love and peace-

caring – hugging and helping-

Brings peace of mind to us all!

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

Sarah – Ella and Maddy –

the three oldest granddaughters-

How the time has gone by – now adults –

and now about to begin their lives.

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

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Above – the three youngest when they were small!

Papa’s World – Some thoughts and good vibes!

February 8, 2025October 17, 2024 / Tom / 1 Comment

May this new year bring you good vibes –

loving – caring – happiness.

If you are ever visiting NWPA –

You may want to see “THE KINZUA AQUIDUCT”!

Located just outside Mount Jewett, Pa.

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

Where Native Americans roamed-

thousands of years ago-

It has become a State Park –

A Tornado came through-

and took half of it down.

Today you can walk out on it –

and peer straight down 300 feet-

To the floor of the valley through a glass floor!

Warning –

not for the squeamish –

like me – who do not like heights!

But it is worth the time to visit the museum-

and see the history behind all this!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!!!!

One day many years ago –

Our twin granddaughters –

came to help bag up leaves!

IF I COULD ONLY TURN BACK TIME!

My good thought for the day!

The same twin granddaughters –

Now if I could make time stand still!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

FRIENDS – lifetime friends –

Sharing good times – golfing –

all those years –

and still getting together!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

My hope is that today –

I have given you some GOOD THOUGHTS –

And some GOOD VIBES to start your day!

LIFETIME FRIENDS –

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – Supplies for Helena!

February 5, 2025October 15, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

The weather turned cooler – here in OIB –

it was 55 degrees before the Sun came up!

It is the mountains of WNC –

It was colder –

and many sheltered in tents!

Our friends in Hickory, N.C. –

selected coats – sweaters – anything to warm those in need!

They purchased from Goodwill – took donations –

and delivered them in their vehicles to counties –

The operation at the airport had slowed down –

due to the facilities being stocked.

The need for warm clothing –

And a way to get it there –

Fell to Linda and Pat –

to deliver what they could to five counties!

Our own OIB-Sunset Beach area also slowed down.

Where we were sending the donations –

had become stocked.

The devastation remained –

Our mission was coming to a close!

One final push –

One final drive into the mountains –

by Linda and Pat!

Bringing needed supplies-

We have done what we could,-

and now it is wait and see!

But at least –

There will be warm clothes for some.

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Papa’s World – High School buddy – golfing!

February 3, 2025October 13, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Is it rare that you remain friends for over 60 years?

Grade school and then H.S. and beyond!

Bobby and I go back a lot of years –

But we lived far apart –

and in the main part of all those years-

seldom saw each other except for HS reunions!

Then – six years ago that changed.

He and his wife became RV’ers –

Traveling became a way of life –

and they would stop once a year –

and we would rehash old times –

and catch each other up on our lives.

It has only been the last four years or so –

that we started golfing together!

The four of us would go out –

once during their visits –

and then Bob and I would play another round.

We had played golf together back in our HS years.

Now – we look forward to just relaxing-

and talking on the course!

Here we are on the JONES course-

in Sea Trails –

just a few miles from our home.

The entire Sea Trails-

which has three eighteen-hole courses-

Is undergoing extensive renovations!

They have shut down the BYRD Course –

and remake the whole thing!

After that is done-

they will start the next one!

New homes –

and lots of condos going in!

Along with a convention center( already renovated)

and a large hotel and a tiered driving range.

They are making this a destination –

And will be a major attraction-

in the Myrtle Beach area!

Abundant wildlife –

The starter said –

“IF YOU THINK YOU SEE A GATOR – IT MOST LIKELY IS”!

This bad boy was by the cart path and I snapped a picture of it!

Old grade school and High School friends –

many – many years –

getting together to play golf –

Keeping that friendship alive!

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HIGH SCHOOL BUDDY – GOLFING!

Papa’s World – Part one – The gardens of James Wood estate – Winchester, Va.

February 1, 2025June 10, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

The James Wood estate – founder of Winchester, Va.

The mid-1700s found James Wood laying out the boundaries of Winchester, Va.

Sub-divided into lots with streets – and this estate for himself.

Three springs lay on this property and the land had many natural rock formations and loose rocks.

The rocks were used for boundary lines like fences and the others for foundation work.

One of the many springs in the area – this one for the Old Town.

Natural rock formations with fresh spring water.

The beauty of the estate is how they used the natural landscape for the design of the gardens.

A look over the natural spring waters of the James Wood estate.

Note the stone wall behind her – most likely picked up off the ground and used in the construction.

The James Wood estate is now part of The Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley

Thanks for reading – part two will be the – estate – lawns and gardens.

Papa’s World – GOOD TIMES and MEMORIES!

January 26, 2025October 8, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Marcus and the twins – Cassidy and Taylor –

memories of good times!

Our very good friends and neighbors –

Steve and Diane –

Who would have thought we had close neighbors –

who also are from WNY-

and have a house on Rushford Lake!

This is close to where we raised our families!

They have the same memories of that area as we do!

Little Cassidy –

what a spark plug she was –

always squirming to be let down-

when you held her!

Always climbing and hiding –

Today she is 14 years old!

Granddaughter Sarah –

and next-door neighbor – Justin.

Today they are seniors in the same H.S.

GOOD MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

Taylor – the quiet one –

she is always reading books-

She covers her head –

so no one disturbs her!

Such a Horse rider –

Spending all her spare time-

at the stables!

MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

As she was when young –

and is to this day –

A FASHION DIVA!

Now a Senior in H.S.

A very hard worker –

Full of laughs –

always helpful-

SARAH – GOOD MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

Another chapter in our life closed-

at the start of the Pandemic in 2020.

Here is the back of our home –

in Brambleton, Va.

Everything you see here –

we planted –

We have always prided our landscapes-

and today we continue here –

in Cameron Woods Community!

Thanks for reading:

PAPA’S WORLD:

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Papa’s World – Suppies – donations – off loaded Methodist Church!

January 25, 2025October 7, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

We have been searching and seeking out different sites-

to donate items we have purchased from all the donations-

that have come to us from 9 STATES and one from JAPAN!

This was a couple miles from our home.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.

We went to one service here-

and is a very nice large church and congregation.

We offloaded the propane here – FOUR CASES and the medical supplies

and other items we purchased from WALGREENS – $319.00 worth.

The yellow tote

-propane cases on both sides –

are what we unloaded.

As long as we can and are able –

we shall work to bring these supplies to people in need.

Thanks to everyone who has helped or donated.

To date: donations: $3250.00

purchases: $2247.73

balance: $1002.27

Our friends in HICKORY, N.C.-

continue to purchase and take to the airport-

To be flown by Helicopter-

into places not reachable as of yet.

THANKS FOR READING!

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Papa’s World – SARAH – granddaughter – young years!

January 23, 2025October 5, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

She is now 18 years old – but when little – always expressed “FASHION”!

She was always dressing up – wanted makeup –

Modeled her outfits –

and today she remains the same!

That smile – her eyes – her laugh-

and sense of humor –

her ambition to get ahead –

and her work habits!

She loves life –

she is a homebody –

She is so much like her mother!

The little girl who made me smile-

The little girl who made me laugh-

The little girl who helps without being told-

THAT IS SARAH!

From a little cheerleader –

She is an artist –

She is so witty-

SHE IS SARAH!

SARAH – YOUNG – THROUGH THE YEARS –

PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – family – our boys!

January 17, 2025June 1, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

It was a very long time in coming – we moved South in 1999 and left behind the boys.

They had their own lives and jobs –

We have been planning this for months and months –

and after driving some 15 hours –

they were here.

Before they came down – they agreed among themselves – they would play golf with me if I played mini golf with them – DONE – next time it is GOLF! LOL

We had so much fun showing the SALT LIFE – sunrises and sunsets.

Memories of the past 40-plus years were talked about and laughed at!

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Papa’s World – My sons – Troy and Shawn!

January 16, 2025September 30, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

From my first marriage – my sons – Troy and Shawn.

They still live in the area they were born in – NWPA near the border of WNY –

Some 70 miles South of Buffalo.

Troy – the oldest – can build a house from the ground up – everything needed to open the door!

Turn on the lights –

He gets all this from my father – who could do the same thing!

My dad could lift out an engine in a car and replace it!

Andrea – Troy and Sherry on the pier!

He is going to try to make it down next summer!

Trisha and Shawn – my youngest son – who owns his own Insulation and Auditing business.

His contracts with power companies and state resources keep him busy 24/7 –

all year long!

He also is a ranked pool player in the USA and Canada!

They made it down last summer and hope to return next summer!

Very proud of both boys and hope they make it back next summer.

The family from Pa.

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TROY – PAPA – SHAWN – my sons!

Papa’s World – CONWAY – HALLOWEEN!

January 15, 2025September 29, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Conway, S.C.-

has the distinction of being the HALLOWEEN CAPITAL OF THE USA!

They go all out decorating the entire city!

And it draws the tourist in for shopping –

sightseeing and bar and grills!

Along the path to the beginning –

of the River Walk –

But it started to rain –

so we took shelter in a restaurant and had a drink!

If you go – do so early before the shops close at 5pm.

But stay after dark-

as all the lights come on in the trees –

with pumpkins hanging from them!

Thousands and thousands of lights-

and pumpkins adorn the huge oak trees!

Everywhere you look are decorations –

storefronts – alleys and side streets.

The riverwalk has many more-

but we decided not to walk in the rain.

Papa and my youngest son Shawn sitting –

just taking in all the large automated giant figures!

This one was twice as tall as we were!

Here you see Sherry-

this one was not as tall as the others!

The town officially opens its Halloween season on October first –

But we were there about a week before that-

and while they still were decorating –

All the storefronts seemed to be done!

It must take weeks to hang all the pumpkins –

and sting the lights!

I want to thank my daughter-in-law Trisha and my son Shawn –

for agreeing to come with us!

Spending time with them is priceless!

PAPA’S WORLD –

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PAPA’S WORLD – HALLOWEEN IN CONWAY, S.C.

Papa’s World – Around the house – SKIES!

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 / Tom / Leave a comment

As the sun rises in the east –

it casts a golden glow on the front porch sidewalk!

We live facing North –

and the back of the house –

faces South toward the beach.

Because of the curvature of the coastline from Charleston S.C.-

to Wilmington, N.C. –

a quarter moon shape –

our beaches face almost South instead of East!

Standing in our driveway facing North –

to the right is East and to the left is West.

We came here to check this lot out –

when it was just dirt and sand –

and we know how the Sun rises and sets –

We wanted it this way –

as the front porch is almost in the shade all day!

This is where I wanted to sit and just watch the world go by! LOL

Looking West as the Sun rises in the East behind me.

It is quiet here –

lots of people walking and riding bikes.

Clear skies and lots of birds –

and some Eagles!

Our wildlife is extreme –

Coyote – fox – squirrels –

some rabbits – raccoon – possum – turkey –

Deer and bear and a Red Wolf!

Alligators in the ponds

and snakes!

The snakes I watch out for –

you never know!

The rest usually you see from a distance.

The Sun rises in the East –

over the small palm tree –

Early morning-

and the neighborhood is quiet.

Living in OIB and our community –

Near the border of S.C. –

We have left the snow and ice behind – so far!

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PAPA’S WORLD – AROUND THE HOUSE – SKIES!

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