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Papa’s World – Events in a lifetime!

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July 2nd. 2021 –

After nine months of living in Ocean Keyes, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

We moved into our home, which we had built in Cameron Woods Community, OIB! N.C.

Some 30 minutes from Ocean Keyes but in N.C.

The one requirement I had in this home –

Was a front porch with a covered, shaded glider.

Here you see that front porch and glider!

Today it is a bit different in the landscaping!

Gone is the mulch; in its place are stones, rocks, and border stones.

We did this to cut down on the weeding and how it enhances the property.

It still is my place to sit after all these years.

Saying hello or waving as neighbors go by.

This is one of the major events of our life together as most likely the last house we build.

Other than me trimming the plants and bushes –

We have a company come in and mow-trim -weed and feed the yard.

EVENTS IN A LIFETIME!

Papa is walking in our old neighborhood of Brambleton, VA.

Above are our growing systems of Tower Gardens –

We sold all except one, which we installed in July 2021 on our back patio here in Cameron Woods-

And it has been producing ever since.

We were one of the earliest to invest in the country in these home-growing systems.

We can grow anything that does not grow on a tree in this self-watering system.

Every couple of weeks – add tonic and nutrients –

Just water in the base and no dirt.

It grows about 30 % faster and has no pesticides!

For about fifteen years, we have been growing our own produce-

And now in N.C. –

We can grow outside all year long!

After starting in three to four weeks –

You can have salads every night!

We had five, and now we’re down to just one that feeds us every day!

THE TOWER GARDEN-

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EVENTS IN A LIFETIME!

Sherry and Papa –

On our tour with friends in Northern California.

We have traveled the world with Buck and Cindy, who were our neighbors back in Portville, N.Y.

Sherry, Buck, and Cindy.

They live in Magnolia Greens just outside of Leland, N.C.

About 38 miles from us.

We often get together to golf, or just have dinner or see entertainment together.

We have had many traveling the road together worldwide!

Here we are in OHAU –

We rented a car and explored almost everywhere we could drive together.

Cindy and Buck are at Lake Tahoe with us.

Friends for decades and decades.

Many, many – LIFETIME IN EVENTS with them!

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Papa and Sherry in Morocco.

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LIFETIME OF EVENTS!

Papa’s World – Humor, laughs, and good thoughts!

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Our life has been a blessing!

This flag tells it all!

Born and living through the HIPPIE era and then as a baby boomer –

We have led an interesting life.

THIS IS MY OWN GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Cassidy, Sherry, and Maddy –

On one of our visits back to NWPA before her mother passed away.

In a small town called Mount Jewett-

At a Swedish restaurant on Main Street.

We always went there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

It was a tradition for our family!

Here – Maddy tries on a Viking Hat!

As little Cassidy looks on!

It was, I believe, called “KAFFE SOL”!

Serving homemade Swedish pastries and food.

Bring back so many memories –

ANOTHER GOOD THOUGHT FOR ME!

We cherish these memories –

And someday we hope to return to NWPA –

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Our glider on the front porch.

We are fans of these two teams.

She is a little bit more leaning toward the Buffalo Bills-

And I am a little more toward the Washington Commanders.

We cheer for both even if they play one another.

FOR US, A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

LOL-LOL- some laughs and humor for the day!

Our very longtime friends –

From back in the 90s in Portville, N.Y.

Buck and Cindy –

They moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area in the mid 90s, and we moved to NVA in 1999.

But we stayed in contact and visited one another-

And took many vacations together around the world.

Today, we live some 35 miles from them and still get together.

MY GOOD THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

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Papa and Sherry –

On our trip to OHAU-

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Papa’s World – Past memories in pictures!

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Several years ago –

Along with our long-time friends – The McBrides-

We vacationed on Oahu!

This was a bucket list for both of us!

We also wanted to golf-

So we rented clubs and played a rainforest course in the mountains.

We even saw a mongoose and wild pigs!

In this picture, you can see the yellow ball just as Sherry hits it!

To her left are green Trees, bushes, and deep ravines!

Needless to say –

You do not look for lost golf balls on this course!

It was cart path only – at times going through jungle growth on either side of the cart!

Part of the course was in the rain forest-

And yes, it rained!

The other part was sunny and dry!

It was an experience I shall always remember.
GOLFING OAHU!

PAST MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

The Covid Pandemic!

We wore masks –

But I have had Covid three times.
I have had the two shots and the booster.

I was sick for a few days –

But no lasting results.

I do not plan to have additional shots-

As I also do not have the Flu shots.

I have been tested, and my body is producing antibodies!

BUT – A PAST MEMORY I SHALL ALWAYS HAVE!

This I have taken for over twenty years.

Absorbed directly into my bloodstream.

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Our kitchen island in our home in Brambleton, VA.

The three youngest grandkids lived one mile from us.

We were together all the time as their parents worked.

They eventually moved out to the country.

The 401K took a big hit-

However, this house has increased significantly in value.

We decided to cash out after 14.5 years.

What had been an everyday occurrence for years –

Became less and less.

Loundon County became more and more expensive to live in.

We decided since they were older and becoming more and more involved in activities-

It was time to find a warmer climate,

Yet it was a six-to seven-hour drive away!

We moved to Cameron Woods –

Just a short drive to OIB!

This is across the causeway bridge to Ocean Isle Beach-

In the wooded area in the upper left is where we live on the mainland!

We either go home or they come down, so we see them often-

And try to support them in the events they do.

They call Sherry – MORMOR- Swede for MOTHERSMOTHER –

And they call me PAPA!

PAST MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Instead of capsules – a quick way to get your daily 30 fruits and vegetables!

Just mix with water and you have what tastes like FRUIT punch!

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Two of my oldest buddies-

On the left – Buck –

And on the right – Jimmy!

Yes – we do funny things –

But then we have been friends since the mid to late 70s.

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

PAST MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

On our wedding day –

JUNE 25th. 1982!

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Papa’s World – Good Times in Pictures!

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

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

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

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

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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

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Papa’s World – Memories in Pictures!

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Our trip out to California and to the Iconic Tree at Pebble Beach golf course.

One of many trips we took with our dear friends the McBrides.

We sat on the terrace of the 18th. green watching players come through.

MEMORY IN PICTURES!

Here we are in Ohau – another trip we took with friends – The McBrides.

Fun trip – we rented an AIRBNB – rented an SUV and traveled over 1000 miles touring the island for ten days!

We saw everything and stayed on the North Shore!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Papa coming off the beach at the horseshoe stage in North Myrtle Beach – where we stayed in a condo overlooking a lake with six fountains.

We had sold our home in NVA – came here at the start of the Pandemic -in this picture, you can see just how deserted Main Street was.

We lived here for nine months while our home in Cameron Woods Community was being constructed.

Loved NMB and we were on a half-mile walk every day to the sand – surf of NMB!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

We rented a townhouse in Winter Haven Florida just before the Pandemic hit in February.

We stayed here for a month and found this little British Bar and Grill while exploring – which we do everywhere we go.

Had a fun time before the Pandemic hit!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

To be continued – MEMORIES IN PICTURES! 

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Papa’s World – Grateful – Living – New Memories

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Thinking back to THAT day –

And now – the MEMORIES

I have gathered for the past almost six years –

I AM GRATEFUL !

GOOD MORNING WEDNESDAY

Everyday – I wake up – I look around – ” WHAT IF ” ?

When you go through something that changes your life –

Knowing that it could of gone the other way

You tend to view life a little bit different !

RESET YOURSELF

That is when I realized that I wanted to be different !

Given another chance at life –

I wanted to leave SOMETHING !

I wanted to recharge my inner self!

I WANTED TO WRITE !

I CHANGED

Writing had to mean something !

So – I formed SOMETHING !

I put in place THREE RULES !

RULE NUMBER ONE : Make people smile !

SMILE – YOU ARE ON THE THRONE

RULE NUMBER TWO : MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD !

DO GOOD !!

RULE NUMBER THREE : NO POLITICS !!!!

TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Oh – I could write multitudes each and every day –

BUT I CHOOSE NOT TO !

Those are my criteria – my three rules –

And along with that –

To write about my life – each day as it unfolds !

Family

To write about FAMILY – to leave a bit of history for future generations !

To record events –

A BOOK to look back on years from now !

FRIENDS

To share our adventures that we do with FRIENDS –

We have traveled the World –

New York State & Pa.

Va. and N.C. – Florida –

SPAIN – MORROCO – GILBRALTER – CANADA – NEW ENGLAND – OAHU !

And now in six weeks –

a tour of Northern Cailf. !

Wine Country – Reno – Lake Tahoe –

Red Woods -San Francisco -Napa Valley

Yosemite – and more !

Being grateful – living – memories –

It happens when something major happens to your life.

THREE RULES – MEMORIES – NO PRE THOUGHTS – JUST WRITE !

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SMILE – IT’S ALL IN FUN !!!!!

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