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Papa’s World – “MERRY CHRISTMAS”!

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Over the years, “CHRISTMAS” celebrations with family!

When we lived in Brambleton-

It was a drive to the Metro some miles away –

And take the family into D.C –

To the White House lawn and the nation’s Christmas tree!

Here is Sherry on one of those trips!

We have spent many holidays in DC.

Always forming memories –

We keep them in our minds and souls!

We have spent many Christmases in Lake Holiday with the older grandkids and their parents!

Forming memories for years to come.

When family visits –

And going to a Christmas show at Barefoot Landing.

You can see the mild winter conditions of winter in December!

And of course, there is MARLEY –

The family granddog!

Such a gentle dog!

And then –

It is “CHRISTMAS IN A BARN” with the older grandkids and their parents!

The twins –

Reading for a Christmas service.

At Community Lutheran Church in Sterling, VA.

Around the Holidays –

And game days for football-

Celebrating with friends.

Yuletide feelings with our neighbor Diane.

Many fond memories of Christmas past –

And looking toward the future!

From family to you-

“MERRY CHRISTMAS”-

And a “HAPPY NEW YEAR”!

PAPA’S WORLD –

MY SITE: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

“MERRY CHRISTMAS”!!!!

Papa’s World – Looking back and good thoughts.

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

And refused to wear masks!

All around us, people were really sick.

Here we had to stock up on groceries –

It became just a habit and was no big deal!

Although I went months without a haircut-

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

Riding my motorcycle with long hair! LOL

The date – June 25th. 1982-

Our wedding day.

My oh my-

The time has gone by so fast.

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

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

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

The innocence before they get older.

Love this time of life!

At my age – it could be me! LOL!!!!

It never gets old with old friends.

BOB and PAM!

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

Now they will be nearby for a year –

Testing out the area.

They have been RVING the past six plus years!

Friends are priceless!

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

For three golfers who just play for fun –

Cindy – Sherry and I –

Playing a scramble-

Carded a nine-hole even par!

Proud of this in my senior years!

In July 2024 – Sherry and I –

Celebrated our 75th. birthdays with family on OIB!

Back in the early 2000s –

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

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

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

That proves what it does to the bloodstream.

We have never missed a day since then.

It is taken by the Winter and Summer Olympic teams.

Professional athletes take it as it is,

NSA certified.

When tested in their bloodstream –

They pass the tests.

Since then –

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

In the beginning –

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

www.https://sitizsimmons.juiceplus.com

On this site –

Are her EMAIL and PHONE NUMBER!

If you want to communicate.

Or you can order as we did –

And become a partner to help pay for it!

Plus it is sold in 27 countries and the USA!

Our journey has led us to our SENIOR YEARS –

Taking this has helped us age as healthily as we can

LOL – A SENSE OF HUMOR!

Thanks for reading PAPA’S WORLD!

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Papa’s World – Aging into our senior years!

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Now, we are seniors!

Have been for quite some time!

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

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

Wiping out almost 1/3 of our retirement.

But – at the same time, for some reason-

The housing market took a leap-

And we decided to sell and take the profits!

Above – our “RETIREMENT HOME FOR LIFE”!

We lived here for 14 1/2 years.

We built this house – and were happy here!

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

It was large – two stories and 3100 sf.

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

And it grew and grew!

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

The fourth High School opened.

They had built a complete community –

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

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

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

We were happy here – but the costs kept rising!

NVA is very expensive to live in.

So when the market fell –

We decided to go South!

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

It was fourth floor with two elevators!

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

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

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

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

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

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

What would become a ritual walk every morning.

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

Cameron Woods Community-

Some sixteen miles to the North in N.C.

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

Today, all the landscaping is complete.

We still travel back and forth to North Myrtle Beach.

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

We are aging well into our SENIOR YEARS!

In July of 2024 –

On the OIB –

We celebrated our 75th. birthdays with family.

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

With the following supplement.

For any information –

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

Her email and phone number are there to answer questions

You can order on your own or with her help!

PAPA’S WORLD – AGING INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

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Papa’s World – When dreams come true!

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After the Pandemic and the 401K collapse –

We decided to sell our “Forever Home” in Brambleton, VA. –

And go to a warmer climate!

We stayed for nine months in Ocean Keyes, NMB- S.C.

During those nine months, we visited many homes for sale.

Anything in our price range involved updating and months of work.

By chance, seeing a billboard –

We visited a new Community site under construction.

We found where we wanted to live and decided to BUILD our next home.

The total cost was equivalent to what we would spend on purchasing one to update.

The plus side was that we would have everything new and be where we wanted to be.

This picture shows our new home under construction –

1900 plus square Feet –

Plus an enclosed screened-in lanai!

Our wish list was met by upgrading almost everything we could!

The beaches –

10 to 13 minutes away for both of them.

Gas station – Post Office-

Two miles away.

Shopping – 12 minutes in either direction-

And big box stores – 8 to 16 miles away.

Entertainment – thirty minutes away, sometimes closer.

Numerous friends live nearby.

We play golf on over thirty golf courses nearby!

We volunteer for three organizations.

And we live in a climate that suits us year-round!

This is our dream come true!

We left behind family, but they visit often.

And we also often go back!

We are retired and in our senior years!

July 2024 – on the beach celebrating both of our 75th. birthdays!

Over twenty plus years ago –

We did the research and read the published research( 40 now published)

and decided to age as healthily as we could into our Senior years!

After much thought and reading, we selected JUICE PLUS –

THIRTY FRUITS – VEGETABLES – BERRIES AND OMEGAS –

Once taken go immediately into the bloodstream.

USA OLYMPIC TEAMS, BOTH WINTER AND SUMMER – TAKE THIS.

IT IS NSA APPROVED FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES!

We are aging in our senior years –

Getting the required fruits and vegetables with nutrients that go directly into your bloodstream.

Sherry decided over twenty years ago to become a partner in the health establishment.

She has her own website: www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

This is sold worldwide in over twenty COUNTRIES.

Her email and phone number are on this site to answer questions.

It can be ordered from the USA or other countries through this website.

The company is over 35 years old.

CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH AND OWNER OF THE WEBSITE!

AGING INTO AND DURING OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN!

PAPA’S WORLD – WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE!

THANKS FOR READING! PAPA’S WORLD!

Papa’s World – Living our dream one day at a time!

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This is a big part of our “DREAM” life!

The island of Ocean Isle Beach!

If you look at the picture –

On the mainland side –

Upper left center is two clearings in the forest.

We live close to the clearing to the left!

For us to get to the causeway bridge-

Is about four miles.

But that is not how the crow flies-

But the way the road goes.

If you could fly –

Then it would be about two miles!

Also on the mainland side –

Just before you enter the causeway bridge-

Upper right is a straight, cleared space running to the right.

This is the OIB airport-

Small planes –

I guess mostly used by wealthy owners who also store cars there for when they fly in!

On the center right –

Is the splash park – rides and area for children to play.

The open field and the amphitheater-

Is for summertime open-air free concerts!

This is for locals and weekly renters!

Oftentimes, this is also for events with music and vendors in the off-season.

And then a couple of miles Southwest is Sunset Beach.

That also has its own facilities that we enjoy!

The splash pad and tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts-

Covered pavilions for picnics.

This is all free to the public.

Restrooms are also here and are the town’s center for activities!

This is the stage for the Friday night free open-air concerts!

This was early, and it fills completely up by concert time.

This park sits right across from the mini-golf and our local hangout-

PELICANS PERCH and a new bar and restaurant –

THE SAND DOLLAR!

There are donuts, slushes, ice cream, and açai bowls to be had!

Shopping for beach items, and the pier is right across the street!

Papa and Sherry on the beach with the pier in the background.

Ten minutes from our home, we are here.

Our dream was always to be close to the sand and water –

And we found it here –

Cameron Woods Community near Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

Looking at the sunrise from the front of our home!

We built here because it was cheaper than buying and updating another home!

Plus – we have all our needs within 16 miles-

From entertainment to big box shopping.

Gas – groceries are but minutes from the house.

If we want city life, Wilmington is 45 minutes away.

And the airports in both directions are less than 60 minutes away.

Sherry and Papa are sitting in the park in Sunset Beach –

The causeway bridge is in the background, and we watch the boats traveling on the ICW!

We have the best of both beach towns just minutes away!

OIB from the far East end by the “GROIN” which was put in a few years ago-

To stop beach erosion.

The town with the water tanks –

The pier and the West end are defined by the tall building.

In the distance,

Before the skyline-

Sunset Beach is,

And the skyline is Cherry Grove and North Myrtle Beach.

We are living our dream one day at a time.

Here we are in July 2024-

Sitting on OIB celebrating both of our 75th. birthdays with family.

We are well into our SENIOR YEARS –

Twenty plus years prior –

We read research and decided to take a supplement –

To age as healthily as we could into our SENIOR YEARS!

This supplement has been on the market-

For 35 PLUS years and sold in over TWENTY COUNTRIES!

Forty research studies have been published in Journals proving what it claims to do!

It is NSA-approved for professional athletes and also for the USA Olympic teams.

We have never missed a day and continue to this day-

To age as healthily as we can in our SENIOR YEARS!

www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

Sherry’s email and phone number are here.

She will guide you and answer what questions you might have.

She has been a partner for over Twenty Years – just order.

We have never regretted this choice.

If out of the country, it is distributed in over twenty COUNTRIES –

She can help with that!

Sherry – CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH –

www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

Family celebrating both of ur 75th. birthdays in July 2024!

Papa’s World – Our life aging healthy.

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

That was over twenty plus years ago.

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

I ALSO GAVE UP SODA’S!

I drink mostly water – Complete Shakes by Juice Plus.

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

I do not drink wine or hard stuff.

I have a cup of coffee every morning.

And sometimes tea.

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

I added more veggies – I actually like veggies.

I tend to eat chicken or fish.

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

I walk when I can.

We volunteer.

We travel back to family.

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

We enjoy golfing – together or with friends.

We go to the beach to walk –

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

We were married on 6-25-1982 –

Second marriage for the both of us.

We have lived in four states.

Bought or built five houses.

We value family and our church.

We found a supplement that had research.

It has now 40 published findings in Journals.

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

It is part of the Olmpic teams.

NSA approved rating for professional athletes.

I HAVE NEVER MISSED ONE DAY SINCE I STARTED!

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

If you want to learn more-

GO TO https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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

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

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

On the beach in 2024-

Celebrating both of our 75th birthdays.

Living life to the PLUS one day at a time.

Thanks for reading PAPA’S WORLD-

SUBSCRIBE – IT IS FREE!

Sherry – Certified Health Coach.

LOL – HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Papa’s World – Past memories and thoughts!

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This is a picture back in 1889 –

Of the little town I grew up in

Eldred, Pa.

I lived here until I was about 30 years old.

After I graduated from H.S.-

I rented an apartment in the brick building with four windows across –

With the canopy and something on the front sidewalk.

At the time I was there, it was the Western Auto.

Flooding was a natural occurrence –

Some years are worse than others.

We had the flood of ’72 –

and 12 to 15 feet of water on Main Street.

The reason was that the Alleghany River ran just below the tracks.

Growing up –

A lot of these buildings were still there.

Many memories from when I grew up in this little town in NWPA!

PAST MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Papa in the “PINK” shorts playing volleyball for the Corporate Cup!

Sherry is to the right in a white top!

WHAT WAS I THINKING?

PAST MEMORIES AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

LOL – HOW TRUE IS THIS!!!!!!

CASSIDY AND TAYLOR WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG!

NOTE CASSIDY’S SOCKS – SHE WAS A FASHION STATEMENT EVEN BACK THEN!

PAST MEMORIES AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

Papa- walking the sidewalks in Brambleton!

We had over fifteen miles of walking trails when we moved.

Some you had to walk the sidewalk to get to.

But – we could go any direction and find a trail!

PAST MEMORIES AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

ANOTHER GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

MIKE AND DEBBY – BACK WHEN THEY RAN IN THE SPARTAN RACES!

PAST MEMORIES AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

Sherry and Papa-

Sitting on the sand in 2024 –

Celebrating our 75th. birthdays with family!

20 plus years of aging healthy into our senior years!

After years of searching –

We found this supplement and the 40 published studies proving what it said it did.

RESEARCH WAS THE KEY FOR US!

That was TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO.

THIS SUPPLEMENT HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR OVER 35 YEARS!

IT IS SOLD IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE.

THE USA OLYMPIC TEAM TAKES THIS AS DO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.

IT IS CERTIFIED NSA FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.

FOE A EMAIL AND SHERRY’S PHONE NUMBER TO ANSWER QUESTIONS –

https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

Or you can just order on this site!

PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – Past memories and good thoughts!

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A good thought for today!

A little humor for today!

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

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

It is calming as you watch-

All the boats come and go on the ICW!

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

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

Show their wares to buy.

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

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY FOR THE DAY!

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

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

Here we are on the ICW-

We had the pontoon for over six hours.

PRODUCING US WITH MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

One more GOOD THOUGHT for the day!

A day on which we took the three youngest grandkids –

On a ferry to Fort Fisher –

To the aquarium.

They loved the boat ride,

And then we drove off and went to the aquarium.

A CHERISHED MEMORY OF THE PAST!

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

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

SHERRY and PAPA –

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

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

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY!

FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS –

WE HAVE TAKEN THIS SUPPLEMENT-

WE READ THE RESEARCH ( 40 published) –

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

FOR INFORMATION:

GO TO Https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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

OR YOU CAN ORDER.

FPR THOSE OF YOU OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY –

IT IS SOLD WORLDWIDE IN MORE THAN TWENTY COUNTRIES!

A RESEARCHED HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR ALMOST FORTY YEARS!

SHERRY – CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH!

THANKS FOR READING PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – Good and Positive Thoughts!

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A GOOD AND POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE START OF THE DAY!

Well – I did hit it there! LOL!

In my mind, this is TRUE!

POSITIVE THOUGHT!

Marley, when she was little –

And Taylor, who has trained her since she was a pup!

MY GOOD POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

In our family room in Brambleton –

Cassidy always had this rocker as her place to be.

All this is hers –

stuff animals – blankets.

A little girl –

Who holds a big place in my heart!

A GOOD AND POSITIVE THOUGHT TO MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT!

Date: 2024 –

Place: OIB on a sand dune!

Event: Family celebrating our 75th. birthdays!

Hers – 7-5-1949

Mine – 5-7-1949

WE WERE MEANT TO BE!

FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS-

THE SUPPLEMENT OF OUR CHOICE!

WE READ THE RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS-

AND SELECTED TO AGE INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE COULD!

WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS SOLD IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES – WORLDWIDE.

YOU CAN SEE AND READ THIS AT SHERRY’S WEBSITE:

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR NEED TO TALK-

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE!

FROM DOCTOR SEARS – SHERRY IS A CERIFIED HEALTH CORDINATOR,

Papa’s World – Thinking good thoughts and humor!

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Back on the rear landing in our house in Brambleton-

We had two of the four Towers-

We owned.

I put this landing in, and it was perfect for the Sun.

Until 1PM.-

It was in the Sun.

We also had one in the enclosed patio and one in the garage with grow lights.

That gave us all year-round-

Fresh home-grown veggies!

I would dismantle three outside units and use only the one in the garage –

With the grow lights!

These two we sold with the house when we moved.

We moved the one in the garage with us,

And it has been year-round outside on our back patio!

Every six months,

we take it apart and clean it.

It is calming to know what you eat and no pesticides.

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR TODAY!

THE BEATLES – growing up with them!

On one of our many adventures with the McBrides!

Friends since the mid-80s.

We have traveled the World with them.

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS FOR TODAY AND HUMOR!

Halloween birthday party for Sarah when she turned SWEET SIXTEEN!

This is what she wanted from us.

Maddy wanted to swim with the manatees.

Ella wanted to visit Star Wars.

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR.

Some humor for today!

When friends gather,

We GOLF!

Everyone here is from back-

Where we lived in NWPA and WNY!

Our many friends –

That we have in our lives!

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR!

On one of our many walks –

We have taken.

Thanks for reading –

PAPA’S WORLD-

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

In 2024, on the beach for both of our 75th birthdays!

WE STARTED THIS SUPPLEMENT OVER TWENTY-PLUS YEARS AGO!

WE READ THE RESEARCH ON WHAT WAS PROVEN TO DO!

TODAY OUR GOAL IS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

THE WEBSITE TO SEE WHAT THIS IS AND WHAT IT IS PROVEN TO DO –

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

THIS IS SHERRY’S WEBSITE AND INCLUDES ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS –

HER EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER.

FOR THOSE OF YOU OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY-

IT IS SOLD IN TWENTY-PLUS COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE!

SHERRY – CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH!

Papa’s World – Memories from past pictures!

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LOL – AIN’T THIS THE TRUTH!

Sherry and Papa at Niagara Falls!

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

We toured wineries and breweries.

We went to the Casinos-

And out-of-the-way attractions.

This forms a MEMORY FROM PAST PICTURES!

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

Sherry – Papa- Buck and Cindy-

On one of our countless golf outings!

We even did one on OHAU!

A MEMORY FROM A PAST PICTURE!

When they were little-

Cassidy and Taylor are at our home in Brambleton!

Memories – in a picture from THE PAST!

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

Sherry and Papa –

At POINT OF ROCKS in Maryland!

We took the three youngest here for a day trip.

I was nervous the whole time.

I watched them like a hawk.

But it gave us a PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

On a golf outing and a par three-

A rare picture of Cindy and Papa-

Hers was closest to the pin.

We played a scramble and birdied the hole!

PICTURE OF A MEMORY FROM THE PAST!

Our scorecard from that day –

EVEN PAR!

That is worth a PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

Sherry and Papa in 2024 –

On the beach celebrating their 75th. birthdays!

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

THE SUPPLEMENT OF OUR CHOICE FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

WE READ THE RESEARCH IN PUBLISHED JOURNALS-

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

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

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

AND FOR THOSE OF YOU OVERSEAS –

IT IS SOLD IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES!

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SHERRY AND PAPA – our SENIOR YEARS.

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN!

Papa’s World – A look at memories!

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LOL- A little humor to start the day!

The three oldest granddaughters –

Two have graduated from college –

One is in the Freshman year in college.

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

My two sons –

Shawn to the left and Troy to the right.

A special picture I cherish!

When they were young-

Sherry – Cassidy – Tammy and Bode!

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

A memory of a special time.

My good thought for the day!

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

A memory of time gone by!

Thanks for reading –

PAPA’S WORLD-

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

SUBSCRIBE – IT IS FREE!

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

On what it is proven to do.

Our goal then nad now –

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

If you would like to read more-

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

If you have questions or need more into –

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

SHERRY – her site:

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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

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OCEAN ISLE BEACH CAUSEWAY!

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

It has everything we ever wanted.

If you look toward the upper middle left-

There is a large community there.

Then straight back through the woods –

Toward the left –

It is an area of cut wood.

That is almost where our home is!

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

Across from the miniature golf in the lower right picture-

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

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

One of our favorite local bars and restaurants!

The parking lot at the bottom –

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the upper middle, a boat marina,

And a gas station,

And three restaurants that are local favorites.

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

And this is just the commercial part of OIB!

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

We chose this barrier island for its beauty-

Closeness and easy access for us.

A LOOK AT WHAT IS NOW BECOMING OUR LIFE MEMORIES!

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

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

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

Walk the surf on the sandy beach of OIB!

ANOTHER LIFETIME MEMORY!

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

AND WE CONTINUE TO BELIEVE IN-

PEACE-LOVE and MUSIC!

A LOT OF LIFETIME MEMORIES!

ANOTHER LIFETIME MEMORY FROM 2024 –

OUR 75th. BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY ON THE BEACH!

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Papa’s World – Great memories in long ago times.

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Gone but always remembered!

My brother-in-law Bill.

A veteran of the Korean War –

He married my sister Donna, whom you see here.

She was 15 years older than I.

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

I remember going with my dad-

To the games when he managed the team.

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

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

He was approached by a man –

And crew members for a radio station.

It turned out to be Larry King –

And as a long-haul truck driver –

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

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

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

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

They lived in Eldred all their married lives.

I have so many memories of both of them.

GREAT MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO!

A little humor to start your day!

Daughter and mother – Sarah and Debby!

She is now in her first year of college.

The last of the three granddaughters to attend college.

She is very striking and tall.

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

She worked two jobs!

My thoughts –

She will go far!

She is super artistic –

And very funny.

SARAH – GREAT MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

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

She graduated several years ago from college.

And is working as an Environmental Scientist –

For a large nationwide Environmental firm.

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

She is the oldest granddaughter.

A MEMORY FROM LONG AGO!

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

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Papa’s World – Some great times in pictures!

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In the Brambleton Town Center –

A race for HEALTH was held.

Since I do not run –

I do not like to “THUD” around!

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

Here they all are after crossing the finish line!

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

A GREAT TIME IN PICTURE!

SMALL ACTS DO CHANGE THE WORLD!

Cindy and Buck –

Our dear friends for decades.

On one of our vacation trips!

Here we stand above Lake Tahoe.

Hard to fathom that it’s a few months –

Just how much snow will be here!

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

So many times we have traveled the world together.

Resulting in GREAT TIME IN A PICTURE!

HHHHHMMMMM! I could, but I won’t! LOL

LOVE – LOVE this picture.

Taken a couple of years ago –

Our three oldest granddaughters-

SARAH, MADDY, and ELLA.

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

This was the sunset for that day!

They had just returned from running down that hill.

GREAT TIME IN A PICTURE!

LOL – A SENIOR MOMENT IN TIME!

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

Brings back so many memories!

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

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

GREAT TIME IN A PICTURE!

In our senior years –

living life to the plus one day at a time.

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

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

When we went on vacation to the beach –

I always counted the days left!

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

Away from the Ocean –

The feel of the water while walking on my feet.

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

Then it comes and goes so quickly.

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

We walk and see all the folks on vacation!

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

Day after day and week after week.

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

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

LOL – TRUE FOR ME!!!!

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

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

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

For Sherry’s birthday –

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

Here she stands in our living room –

Wearing a shirt that has two memorable items on it!

A SEA TURTLE and the title “MORMOR”!

Which in Swedish means “MOTHERSMOTHER”!

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

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

MY SMILES AND GOOD THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

OH – if I could only turn back time!

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

When they were little –

Little blond-haired, blue-eyed twins.

Today they are in the first year of High School-

Both are going their separate ways in their activities.

But – A moment caught in a time long ago-

GIVES ME A SMILE AND GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

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Papa’s World – Moments from the past!

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Several years ago –

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

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

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

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

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

I knew them even before Sherry and I married.

We have all stayed in touch over the decades.

Here we are on the ICW with the boat-

Producing A MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

Marcus and Tammy –

The twins Taylor and Cassidy –

And the only boy grandchild – Bode.

Here we are behind Oyster Rock in Calabash waterfront-

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

Producing another MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

LOL- A little humor for the day!

At a hotel in Tampa for a Juice Plus Conference.

Relaxing during a team meeting.

In twenty-plus years, we have been attending-

A conference is held every six months –

On a different coast –

She and her two daughters started over twenty years ago-

TEAM GENERATIONS-

MOTHER-DAUGHTERS and GRANDKIDS and beyond to healthy lifestyles.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION –

Creating a MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

As a Senior –

I know how this is!

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

That I grew up in.

At the top center-right and a little beyond –

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

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

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

Today, that building still exists and is a Library!

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

Many memories of growing up here!

A MOMENT FROM THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – Memories fondly remembered!

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Life has very quickly put us into our Senior years!

But – also given us many fond memories.

My blogs are to record those memories for future generations.

Please enjoy as much as we did in making them!

April and Brian –

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

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

We became friends and met his wife, April.

Now, they too are close to retirement –

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

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

The past meets the present –

AND CREATES MANY FOND MEMORIES!

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

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

Many blue tours stop and pass through the front doors.

For such a small town –

This museum offers a fantastic look back at WWII.

If ever you happen to be in this town –

Take time and see this marvel!

ANOTHER FOND MEMORY!

Maddy, while playing Travel Soccer in HS.

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

More competition, and for two years, she prevailed.

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

She played all four years –

Starting as a Sophomore – named third team all conference-

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

And in her senior year named team captain.

Two out of the four years she played –

They made it to the NCAA tournament.

One year, they won the conference championship.

THIS IS ONE OF THE FOND MEMORIES WE HAVE!

On our wedding day –

6-25-1982.

Combining two families –

Her two daughters and my two sons.

A start of decades of being together –

And now in OIB-

Living our dream of sun-sand, and ocean,

And golf!

THE START OF MANY YEARS OF FOND MEMORIES!

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

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Bode – the only grandson among five granddaughters!

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

He loves sports –

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

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

He ice skates –

and attends sports games with his father.

Maddy was four or five.

Today, she is a college graduate.

Today, she is an Environmental scientist-

Working for a national Environmental firm.

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

Some two hours away from her parents.

From the little blond-haired blue-eyed boy –

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

Maddy – center bottom –

Bode on top.

They both just celebrated birthdays!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MADDY AND BODE!

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Papa’s World – Family – Friends and Memories!

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

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

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

Splitting time between the two.

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

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

As we prepared for our own move in late September-

We were going to the NC and SC border region-

As a family, we went on a nature hike.

Into the Blue Ridge Mountains we hiked.

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

This was a special time for us –

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

A lot of emotion for everyone during this time.

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

A GRATEFUL HEART THAT WE CAN STILL HAVE THESE BONDS!

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

Several times a week –

We travel the short distance to either beach.

They have instituted paid parking on both beaches –

May through October, sometime.

For the first time since we have been down here-

We purchased a parking pass from the pier in OIB.

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

Before the paid parking, it was Sunset Beach –

Simply because it is easier for me to walk on –

Being a more level beach.

The rest of the year-

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

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

This is our dream come true.

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

LOL – humor makes for a good day ahead!

Sherry with our friends from AZ. –

Jo and Paul.

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

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

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

Paul graduated from Smethport HS, as did Sherry.

They spent time at our home in Brambleton,

And we took the Metro several days into the city!

We packed a lot into that time –

Seeing the whole city and walking almost all of it.

TOURING WASHINGTON, DC. WITH FRIENDS!

It is that time of year –

NFL football.

We have two teams that we follow.

Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills.

Sherry leans more toward the Bills –

And I lean more toward the Commanders.

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

WATCHING THE BILLS AND COMMANDERS!

Edging closer to 80 in our senior years!

Here in 2024, we celebrate year number 75!

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Papa’s World – Past pictures in memories.

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Today she is a student in college-

From a first birthday picture –

To I think SWEET SIXTEEN-

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

Sarah, the youngest daughter of Mike and Debby-

A gifted artist –

And her own person –

Is today’s picture from the past!

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

She is pointing at the Crepe Myrtle-

That on my hands and knees-

I planted as a very young tree.

We both love Crepe Myrtles –

And in our home here in Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach-

Have had two similar trees planted in our backyard!

Another picture from the past.

LOL – My one cup a day –

Is all I need to start my day!

Cindy – Dottie and Sherry.

Friends for over four decades.

The times – singing – dancing.

Golfing – trips –

Staying at each other’s homes!

Another picture from the past!

While we stayed in a condo –

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

Our group of friends came to stay with us.

We played “PICKLEBALL”!

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

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

I have fallen three times –

The last was backwards, hitting my head! OUCH!

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

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

Sherry – Pam and my oldest buddy – Bob!

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

More good times ahead!

Another picture of memories past.

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Papa’s World – A look at the past!

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Although we did not have a wooden screen door-

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

Our little town is called Eldred.

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

Often at night –

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

The traffic would slow down after dark –

But it still was the main way to come-

From NYS to PA. and beyond.

My mother, after she was older –

And lost her second husband to heart problems-

My own father died of cancer when I was nineteen –

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

Folks would drive by and honk their horns –

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

That front porch –

I had countless times of sleeping out with friends –

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

It was not warm and had no padding!

Pa., back there was cool in the evenings-

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

The grass was always wet in the mornings,

And the sleeping bag was damp with moisture.

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

All kids off the streets.

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

Eating apples from the trees.

Upon the hill, across the street from our house-

Was a hill covered in blueberries!

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

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

Now today –

A new front porch of our own.

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

No screen door – no childhood memories here.

No curfew – no sleeping out at night.

Still, a bedroom for guests sits right there.

Now we have Deer alerts with motion detectors.

They go off when the deer approach the flowers.

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

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

I guess it might reflect back to my youth.

All those years ago –

And now today aging to our 80s.

Both were raised in small towns with COUNTRY all around.

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

Waving and saying hello to those passing by.

FRONT PORCHES have a way of doing that to me.

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Papa’s World – Memories looking back!

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A little bit of humor to start the day!

But – in our case –

When the Pandemic hit –

The 401K plunged –

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

So, we looked at the greener grass elsewhere-

And today, we are living our dream-

Warmer climate – golfing and sandy beaches close by.

Sometimes, it’s not a septic system.

MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

I wanted a front porch in our new home-

Sherry wanted an enclosed office-

We both wanted room to sleep everyone.

We got what we wished for!

And today, when it permits –

I sit on our shaded front porch-

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

And – with the office –

We put a blow-up queen mattress!

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

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

We have the room to accommodate all of them!

So we make MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

Going to the beach in late afternoon –

Watching the clouds drift by.

Feeling the breeze on your face-

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

Here is our dream –

MAKING MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

They were born pre-mature at just 32 weeks.

The doctor said it was time.

They were so small.

Taylor was taking all the nutrients and growing bigger,

So, on Tammy’s birthday –

Here they came.

Both under two pounds.

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

Today they are fifteen years old.

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

Cassidy can also play violin, act, and sing –

But she chooses to do none of the above-

Instead, she is in Gymnastics –

Competing and Cheerleading in high school.

They are taking different courses in life-

But – when they talk out of sight –

It is hard to know who is who!

Life now will create –

MORE MAKING MEMORIES LOOKING BACK!

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Papa’s World – Memories in past times.

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On our rear patio in Brambleton, many years ago.

We had four Tower Gardens at one time.

This is an Aireponic growing system,

Which means only water, air, and minerals.

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

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

There is an aquarium water pump in the base –

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

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

Of the plants.

Air, water, and minerals feed the root system.

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

Not potatoes!

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

Watermelon and eggplant – Squash, etc.

A whole garden in such a little space.

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

And now for four years –

It has continuously produced on our back patio.

We eat fresh vegetables every day –

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

MEMORIES OF PAST TIMES!

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

Both still reside in the area where they grew up!

Which is NWPA!

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

OIB area.

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

MEMORIES OF PAST TIMES!

A view from the pier on Sunset Beach –

Looking North toward Ocean Isle Beach –

You can see the high rise of OIB!

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

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

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

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MEMORIES OF PAST TIMES!

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Papa and Sherry on the ICW!

We at 75 years old –

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Papa’s World – Almost two holes in one!

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

Leland, N.C.

And across the water – by the tall pines –

Is the TEE BOX!

We were four holes from being done –

Not counting this par three.

And we were playing a scramble threesome.

Cindy – Sherry and I-

Buck doesn’t play anymore except to putt sometimes!

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

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

Not hard but steady in the sunshine.

From behind the green –

Surrounded by water on three sides!

It is an intimidating hole –

When standing on the tee –

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

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

No one was behind us – it was late afternoon!

And the foursome in front was out of sight-

They had no rain!

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

My ball is the fastest one away.

From the tee box-

It looked like it was going to run in!

It rolled inches from the hole and beyond!

We were all excited because in the scramble –

It most likely is a birdie!

Cindy hit next-

If you look closely, you can see the raindrops!

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

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

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

My shot was about two and a half feet.

Cindy – maybe six inches on a good day!

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

We continued on, having a birdie.

I am proud to say –

We carded two bogies – two birdies and five pars –

For an even par round of 36!

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

We continued to enjoy golf in the South.

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Papa’s World – Turning back time – pictures!

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LOL- A Sense of humor to start the day!

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

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

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

They live in Tucson, AZ.

We are friends, and they came to visit us.

We did day trips to D.C.

We are all from the “NAM” era.

We have people we know on this wall.

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

More humor for the day!

The twenty years we lived in the NVA-

Many trips were taken to D.C.

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

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

With Christmas trees!

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

Three couples –

Friends for over four decades.

Raising Families –

Vacations –

Beaches –

Staying in touch all these years-

PRICELESS!

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

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

Bob – Pam and Sherry-

My grade school and high school friend.

We played sports –

Slept outside –

Took canoe trips down the river.

And have been friends all these years.

TURNING BACK TIME IN PICTURES!

Our happy place-

The pier on the beach!

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Papa’s World – Fun times – good memories!

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Good day!

FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

Looking back – seeing what the pictures tell!

Living life to the plus-

One day at a time in our senior years!

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

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

Here we are on one of the streets of Lynchburg.

Creating from pictures –

FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

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

Sherry with Cindy –

On our trip to California.

Here we are near Lake Tahoe.

We have traveled the World with her and her husband.

In pictures creating FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

They have been friends for over four decades.

Laughing – visiting each other in their homes –

And vacationing together.

Raising families-

CREATING FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

The clock on the wall tells time!

If only we could turn it back in time.

To once again be with them when they were young.

Cassidy – behind Sherry-

To this day still reaches out to her.

While we can not turn back time –

PICTURES – CREAT FUN TIMES – GOOD MEMORIES!

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

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A trip back in time –

Taylor- now 15 years old –

Sarah – now 19 years old –

And Cassidy, now 15 years old.

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

They were always playing dress up

Faries – Mermaids and many other characters.

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

MEMORIES – PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

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

At Community Lutheran Church in Staerling, VA.

Sherry ( MORMOR- Mother’sMother) and Taylor.

She has always been that way –

Reaching for my hand as we walk together.

I hope to never see this end

But as they get older, it may!

MEMORIES – PICTURES – and FUN TIMES!

Hoping this is true as they get older!

Andera and Troy – my oldest son.

On their visit to Crooked Hammock.

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

Showing them the area as much as we can.

MEMORIES- PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

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

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

In High School.

They both went on to play soccer in college.

Maddy at the UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG –

And Ella at RANDOLPH COLLEGE.

Here they played against each other for two years.

Both captains for their own teams!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

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

Mother and daughter working in the health business-

Now going on twenty-plus years!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and FUN TIMES!

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Papa’s World – More pictures of great memories!

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We sold our home in 2020 –

During the Pandemic.

For three and a half months-

We stayed with our daughters and their families.

Splitting time between Lake Holiday and Leesburg, VA.

Then we packed up – we had a storage unit –

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

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

Here we spent some time – golfing and being together.

On October 1st. 2020 –

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

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

After six weeks of searching for a resale home –

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

It would need to be remodeled to our taste.

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

Advertising Cameron Woods Community on the mainland side of OIB!

This was in NC near –

About seven miles to the border of SC.

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

Then, buying a resale –

And it would be brand new.

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

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

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

These are more GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

We visit Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach –

We walk around getting our steps in!

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

Is CROOKED HAMMOCK!

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

MORE GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

Our granddaughter Sarah –

When she was a senior in High School –

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

Of James Wood H.S.

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

The school on the left is the original from 1950!

And today it is used as a middle school.

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

Today she is a student in college-

MORE GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

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

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

The same theme as the mural.

The right side is 2025 with students that she knows-

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

She is truly gifted!

MORE GREAT PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Living in Cameron Woods Community!

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Our community center in Cameron Woods is beautiful.

It contains a kitchen-workout room with machines.

A fireplace and a TV-

With couches and chairs.

A dining room table –

Two bathrooms.

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

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

At its deepest point is five feet.

Decorated and set up for a Kentucky Derby party.

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

Lots of fun and excitement.

CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY CENTER!

A bright spot in our community –

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

Sunrise on our street from our front porch.

Sunset on our street from our front driveway.

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

Most of our community is retired –

Or working from home.

A great many –

This is their second home.

We are close to the beaches –

And shopping, and golf.

There are a few resale homes –

Mostly one level-

Three bedrooms-

And two baths.

Two-car garages and lots of protected areas.

Normally around 1700 to 2000 SF.

We found our little piece of paradise by accident.

And we are so blessed –

To be here.

CAMERON WOOD COMMUNITY –

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

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Papa’s World – Memorable times – PICTURES!

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Start your day –

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

Memories captured for the next generations.

Have a brew – and enjoy!

This picture is the EAST END of OCEAN ISLE BEACH!

While beautiful –

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

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

It is referred to as
“THE GROIN”!

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

Following the line of houses –

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

The street to the right is Third Street.

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

The water was high tide up and under those houses.

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

Since this was done –

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

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

Dead trees now lie in the surf.

The entire area has changed for the worse.

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

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

This is the center of the town and the island.

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

Restaurants and bars.

It is a beautiful place by the ocean –

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

We are on the mainland side –

The ICW is between us and the island.

About two miles of mainland separates us from the ICW!

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

Because of the curvature of the coastline –

From Charleston to Wilmington –

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

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

Oak Island is about 30 miles away.

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

And Southport, Shallotte, and Wilmington to the North.

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

We have four grocery stores close by –

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

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

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

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

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

We have protected areas.

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

You can see the trees!

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

It is a quiet community –

Neighbors are out and about walking by the front porch.

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

Which we called a GARAGE DOOR COMMUNITY!

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

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

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Papa’s World – Fun times in pictures!

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

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

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

We see them at least once a year.

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

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

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

Cindy and Buck!

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

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

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

Today, we live about 38 miles from them-

and still get together.

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

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

A group of longtime friends.

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

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

Since before Sherry and I were married-

All three of us grew up in Eldred.

Craig and Debbie, we met through Jim and Dottie –

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

Grew up in Sheffield, Pa.-

Close to where Sherry was raised in Mount Jewett.

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

We all travel –

and stay,

and play golf together.

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

Troy and Shawn –

My two sons-

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

They have both been to visit us at OIB.

Looking forward to them coming again.

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

Three couples who knew each other in the NVA!

Today, they live near us in OIB, NC.

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

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

FUN TIMES IN A PICTURE!

April and Brian, her husband-

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

We left in 1999 and transferred to NVA.

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

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

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

FUN TIMES IN PICTURES!

When family visits –

Debby, Sarah, Ella, and Sherry.

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

For almost 80 years –

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

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

Walk through the JUKEBOX door into the world of dancing.

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

FUN TIMES IN PICTURES!

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Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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Papa’s World – Free open air concerts!

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

Wednesdays and Fridays are concert times at the beach!

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

Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, weather permitting.

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

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

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

And all free!

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

The following is our first concert of the year –

First week of June at OIB Park.

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

There is a covered picnic area –

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

Behind me is the splash pad –

The artificial turf playground and Italian ice cart!

There are shaded beaches all around the park.

A stone brick walkway and some have names from donors!

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

The park is right in the middle –

Close to the pier – the roundabout circle-

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

The top Carolina Beach Bands are booked through September.

And it is all free to the public-

The vacationers can end their week on the beach-

With a Friday night concert.

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

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

But so goes summertime concert beach music.

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

With beautiful views of the ICW!

You mostly sit under huge shaded oak trees –

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

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

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Papa’s World – Our home THEN and NOW!

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In 2020, we signed a contract to build a house in Cameron Woods Community!

The build went to July 1st. -2021 – and we closed the next day after a walk-through!

In this picture –

We went a couple of times a week to see the progress.

We were leasing a condo in Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach.

Sixteen miles away in S.C.,

The view we had from the full across the front lanai –

Fourth-floor condo overlooking a huge lake with six water fountains.

From here we had a half-mile walk within Ocean Keyes-

To reach the back entrance and walk two blocks to the beach entrance!

At a time in the past, this was a golf course-

Called “THE OLD GATOR HOLE”!

Now it has six pools, tennis courts, a workout area –

And 780 condos!

If there were garages –

We might have considered retiring here!

But- we chose our current location across the border in OIB, NC.

As an upgrade, we had irrigation installed.

We chose many upgrades and ended up one level –

Three bedrooms and two baths.

A two-car garage, a patio out back, and an enclosed lanai.

A separate laundry room and an office.

Our lot backed onto a protected wildlife zone!

We now live a few miles from this beach – OIB- across the causeway bridge and the ICW!

I wanted a front porch to sit on in the shade!

Sherry wanted an enclosed office!

My favorite spot to sit and converse with neighbors walking by!

We now watch the sunrise from that porch and the sunsets!

We have had all the landscaping done –

Including planting of Crepe Myrtles and Palm Trees in the back yard and front yard.

Off the back patio –

The family enjoys the Solo Stove fire.

Sunset with the Solo Stove and family!

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New house and front porch!

Papa’s World – Laughs – Thoughts and Memories!

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April and Brian –

They lived in Alleghany, N.Y.

We both worked at American Olean Tile with Brian.

We met up with them while they were on vacation at Barefoot Landing!

We left in 1999 –

And when they closed the factory in 2012-

Brian transferred to the Gettysburg plant.

Sometime in the next year –

Both will retire.

Old friends bringing back memories of times gone by!

The things we did in the past –

Now in our Senior years-

We fondly look back.

Memories we shall cherish.

The places we have been – The world we have seen.

The old and new friends we have.

LIVINGLIFETOTHEPLUS!

Old memories and new memories.

Into the future, looking back to the past!

Smile – laugh –

It is the only way I cope with a round of golf!

It takes one shot to bring me back!

Time has gone by!

Maddy and Ella have graduated from college.

Sarah has graduated from High School –

And is now in college.

The twins are Freshmen-

And Bode is 11 years old.

A lot of time has gone by

But family is still strong and making new memories.

Where we live.

Our roots are now here.

Our senior life is here.

But – we still travel back and forth.

Making new memories with each visit of the families!

Living life to the plus –

One day at a time.

TRUE – but I still lose them.

LOL!

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Papa’s World – Walking the tunnel in Brambleton!

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On one of many-

Of the fifteen miles of trails in Brambleton, Va.

In any direction from our front porch –

We could find a different trail to walk.

Here is a side trail that we would take-

Just to walk out to the viewing gazebo overlooking one of the many ponds.

Brambleton, Va., is a huge development that has been building for 25 years.

Situated on the backside of the Dulles International Airport-

Thousands of acres of former farmland –

It was turned into a community.

When we left, there were FOUR HIGH SCHOOLS!

Since we left, they completed a 250-acre park of soccer fields –

Ball diamonds –

Cricket fields –

Basketball and tennis courts.

And more walking trails.

Walking for health.

On this walk, we had to go underground –

Tunnels were completed to cross underneath major highways.

Before we left –

A CHALK ARTIST had drawn pictures in one of the many tunnels.

The tunnels are well lit for seeing –

I hope they remain –

A lot of good work is here!

The tunnels run under four-lane highways!

This is one of many tunnels located throughout the larger community!

We lived here for 14 1/2 years!

The artwork is amazing, and I often wonder if it is still there!

Today, we walk in another community-

Or the beach, or trips to NMB to walk at Barefoot Landing.

Broadway on the Beach in Myrtle Beach.

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On the trail in Brambleton, Va.

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Papa’s World – Living life with memories!

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Living in the OIB area –

In fall, winter, and spring –

I am often asked how the weather is and if it is cold.

Now, I do not like the cold.

I want no part of snow or ice!

And I lived in the snow belt of WNY for 50 years!

So, in this area, by dressing warm on a 50-degree day –

I SURVIVE!

I walk the beach as long as the wind is not strong-

The sand hitting your face is not pleasant.

As you see in this picture –

While it may be warm to other people-

I still dress warmly!

We chose this area because we still get four seasons-

Four seasons that can be warm.

This gives me LIVING LIFE WITH MEMORIES!

I hope this blog provides you with the above!

Papa sharing a moment with Ella-

Who I called tiny while she was growing up!

Today, she is as tall as I am!

She has graduated from college and is a certified PHYSED teacher-

For small children!

Kids love her!

When she was small –

She would crawl over to my leg-

Tug on my pants, and I would pick her up and hold her.

Today, she tugs at my heart –

How I’m so proud of her.

This gives me LIVING LIFE WITH MEMORIES!

When friends gather for a meal!

Bob, Pam, Sherry, and Diane.

Soon they will be here for a one-year lease.
Bob and Pam are testing out the area to see if they like it.

They have been in an RV for over six years.

This will give me more LIVING LIFE WITH MEMORIES!

THIS IS TRUE!

When friends gather on a beach to talk and have a good time!

This provides more LIVING LIFE WITH MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Pictures in a lifetime.

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To us, being retired, there are no Mondays!

Every day has a sunrise and sunset – beach included.

The days run together –

Senior living spent doing what we want to do!

MONDAY – MONDAY – hello and goodbye-

But you are always there.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH –

Where we decided to plant our feet in N.C.

Close to the border of S.C.

A new house – one we had built.

Much cheaper than buying and renovating!

We got to select what we wanted!

Close to shopping –

Entertainment –

Beaches and golfing.

Warm weather and almost no snow or ice.

Within a day’s drive back to NVA,

And the same for the deeper South.

We have made new friends here,

And old friends have either moved here or were already nearby!

Welcome to our world.

There is a place on Sunset Beach – Bird Island with a mailbox.

Sitting atop a large dune –

Two benches to sit on and read the journal in the mailbox.

A large piece of driftwood sits silently behind it!

A plaque tells the story of the two people responsible decades ago-

Of placing a mailbox here.

You are invited to read the journal and write down your thoughts.

The journals are collected and preserved.

It is about a mile and a half walk down the deserted beach.

No houses – only beach, sand, surf,

And large dunes-

With marshes and sand on the other side.

View of Little River – Cherry Grove and North Myrtle Beach in the distance.

A quiet place to think and watch the birds and the surf roll in.

On the water, ships

And boats are coming up and down the coast.

THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX-

A bucket list of things to see in our area!

We tend to live by this motto.

We volunteer –

The church food pantry is once a month for Brunswick County.

Once a month, we volunteer at Coastal Living for the elderly.

Sherry helps set up the store so residents can shop at different times with a sense of shopping.

I clean up and organize the library for the residents.

We also volunteer for the Protection of Sea Turtles on Ocean Isle Beach.

Living our lives while we are able in the service of others.

We also collect food from the community left at the community clubhouse –

To drop off at the food pantry!

Marking my ball –

For my golfing friends! LOL!

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It is to age as healthily as we can.

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Papa’s World – Lifetime in pictures!

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6-25-1982 –

Our wedding day.

Mixing families – her daughters and my sons!

A honeymoon in the Dominican Republic.

Now into four decades plus –

Becomes a LIFETIME IN PICTURES!

Good day, everyone – welcome to my blog!

Dottie is one of our oldest friends.

Married to my buddy, Jim.

Who I played softball with in the 70s.

I attended their wedding.

Here – Sherry and Dottie – are at a lunch watching the Buffalo Bills play.

We were all Bills fans before we moved to NVA in 1999.

Today – Dottie and Jim live 3 1/2 hours from us in upstate N.C.

This is a LIFETIME IN PICTURE MEMORY!

We live our lives like this!

Our second-oldest friends –

Cindy and Buck.

We were neighbors back in the late 80s-

At Pleasant Acres Drive-

In Portville, N.Y.

They moved first to N.C.. –

And we moved to NVA in 1999!

But we stayed in touch and often went on vacations together.

We have traveled the world with them!

Thus, another PICTURE IN LIFETIME MEMORY!

A sunset –

A solo stove fire-

A patio behind our home.

Another PICTURE IN LIFETIME MEMORY!

A beach – a community – a home in the Carolinas.

This is us now!

A PICTURE OF LIFETIME MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Memories in life!

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Five granddaughters sitting in our yard in Brambleton, VA

The baby grandson, Bode, is not here!

Every Easter, we would hide eggs-

And they would visit and find them.

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

.A view from the East end –

The rock wall is to prevent beach erosion.

In the distance are Cherry Grove and North Myrtle Beach.

You can see the OIB pier.

Sunset on OIB!

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

In our life here in OIB, we volunteer!

Church food pantry for Brunswick. County.

Coastal Point elderly care.

Protection for Sea Turtles on OIB!

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

On a day of Volunteer nest sitting for the Protection Of Sea Turtles on OIB!

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

My two sons –

Troy and Shawn.

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

A gathering of friends-

We go back to the 70s and 80s.

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

From the early 20th Century –

The same town I grew up in –

Among the Alleghany River and the Mountains.

Rural Eldred, Pa.

Beyond the mountains is NYS and the Seneca Indian Nation.

MEMORIES IN LIFE!

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Papa’s World – “Looking Back”!

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Granddaughter Ella graduated from college on the left, and preschool is on the right!

Now, she is a Phys-ed teacher to small children.

LOOKING BACK – seems she has come full circle!

We have planted a lot of trees-

In our lives together.

At almost every home we have lived in –

We left something to which we can claim –

Has enriched the property.

“LOOKING BACK” on our lives together!

Buck and Jim have been my friends for decades and decades.

Neighbor to Buck and growing up with Jim.

“LOOKING BACK” on everlasting friendships.

“LOOKING BACK” –

We live our lives like this.

Volunteering at Coastal Living –

Home to seniors-

Volunteering for the local food pantry at the church.

Volunteering for the Protection of Sea Turtles!

“LOOKING BACK” has given us a purpose in our senior years.

Looking back – friendships –

We were all friends in the NVA!

Today we all live close-

“LOOKING BACK, life is good.

Taylor – her life is horses.

Riding, cleaning, and grooming them.

She is a natural.

“LOOKING BACK,” She is a joy –

This IS Taylor!

My grade school and H.S. buddy and wife, Pam.

Looking back and looking forward.

Soon, they will move into their leased home for a year –

In our area.

“LOOKING BACK” and looking forward to making new memories!

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Papa’s World – Humor and Good Thoughts!

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Good day, everyone!

Sharing some good thoughts and humor today!

And yes- HAPPY HOUR ON THE BEACH!

To play golf, in my opinion –

You just have to have a sense of humor!

At least I do!

Of course, easier said than done.

Frustrations can and do come out!

But I try not to let it get to me!

Everyone has their day –
bogies – pars and once in a while a birdie.

And then, we head to the beach after that round of golf!

Time to reflect while toes in the sand and the sound of the surf!

“I did hit that great shot – I made it out of the sand trap-

And I one putted”!

I look at the beach – the folks there are on vacation!

Then, I planned to go back again and attempt to play golf.

Knowing it will be both a pleasure and a frustration.

But this is why we choose to live among the golf courses and near the two beaches!

The sun sets on another day of golf –

Another day at the beach-

And our life in the Carolinas is complete-

We are not on vacation –

We live here and have a second chance to swing that club-

Maybe a boggie – a par or a birdie.

In golf as in life-

FRIENDS for decades and decades!

WASH – RINSE and REPEAT!

Friends sharing special moments.

Keep thinking positive thoughts when that shot does not go as you thought!

Today, I blog on HUMOR and THOUGHTS – Good thoughts!

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Papa’s World – The wonders of life.

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Troy and Shawn – my two sons –

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

They have been down here in OIB to see us.

And hoping they come back.

Proud of these two men.

THE WONDERS OF LIFE!

Being on or near the beach-

A dream come true.

Now, we are five years and counting –

Being in our community.

WONDERS OF LIFE!

WONDERS OF LIFE!

The causeway bridge over the ICW to Ocean Isle Beach.

We travel this weekly back and forth.

Making this A WONDER OF LIFE for us.

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

From the gazebo behind the church on the island.

A WONDER OF LIFE!

On a recent trip to Florida-

Papa and Sherry –

Married 43 plus years –

Forming a WONDER OF LIFE together!

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Papa’s World – Family – moments – good thoughts!

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Good morning and welcome to my blog!

My journey of blogging has been ongoing for several years.

Encouraged by my wife to write it all down –

And have a place where it is saved for generations to read.

This is about our families –

Friends – events and who we are.

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My spot on the front porch –

In the shade, where I sit and say hello or wave to the neighbors.

It is peaceful, and I can watch the storms come in from the SW!

This view is to the NE –

And the sunrise.

We can see both the sunrise and sunset from our front view.

And – the porch is shaded most of the time.

Living life here as a senior –

The climate is ideal for us.

We have a golf course nearby and two beaches.

Shopping is within 30 minutes in both directions.

We have made new friends –

Neighbors and a community to our liking!

Senior living in the Carolinas!

Family is important to us –

And they come to visit.

Here we are at sunset on OIB!

A day well spent, and looking forward to the next day!

A sense of humor for me when I golf!

Back where I began on the front porch.

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Family – Friends!

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This is our granddaughter Sarah –

Standing in the entranceway to her H.S. – James Wood –

In Winchester, Va.

She is very talented and artistic.

Her graphic design was chosen to represent 75 years in the history of the H.S.

Here – you see it painted onto the wall above her, where it shall remain –

To honor the H.S.!

In this picture, she is a senior,

And by the time this blog is posted-

She will have graduated and entered her freshman year of college.

As she goes forth into the future –

A part of her shall remain in James Wood High School!

THOUGHTS – FAMILY and Friends!

Six of us lived in the neighborhood of Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

I grew up with two of these friends in a little town across the border of Pennsylvania.

Called Eldred.

We have remained friends for decades and decades.

Today, we still get together-

Boating, golfing, and just plain friendships.

Years and years of friendships.

THOUGHTS – FAMILY and FRIENDS!

Being alive – being a senior –

And living a life we only dreamed of.

One day at a time-

Living life to the fullest.

THOUGHTS – FAMILY and FRIENDS!

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Papa’s World – Family and Friends – good vibes.

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From the little tiny girl with a name tag on her shirt-

To a college grad teacher in Phys Ed with the names of her students who signed –

A scarf and given to her –

Ella has transformed into an Elementary Phys Ed teacher.

A GOOD VIBE!

FRIENDS – decades and decades of friendships.

Creating lasting memories of times gone by.

A GOOD VIBE!

My blogs are published every day.

I share family, friends, and events in a journal of my daily life.

Bringing GOOD VIBES to this page.

A condo with a fantastic view of a lake and fountains.

We spent nine months here at this condo in Ocean Keyes.

Located in North Myrtle Beach –

We lived here while our home –

was in Cameron Woods Community-

In Ocean Isle Beach –

was being built.

A huge community here in this picture with 780 condos.

We were on the fourth floor, and this lanai was across the entire back of the condo.

Ducks, geese, birds, and swans were in our view daily.

From up high, we could see-

Very big fish swimming.

This, for nine months,

gave us GOOD VIBES every day!

Papa is standing on our new home in Cameron Woods Community –

Ocean Isle Beach.

We left the condo and moved some 16 miles away.

We still travel to NMB –

And visit that area.

GOOD VIBES are being created where we now live.

A view of the sunset from our driveway in Cameron Woods Community.

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Papa’s World – The Kentucky Derby Party!

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Thirty-plus people came –

The food was delish –

The company was excellent,

and we all got to meet one another.

The ladies and some of the men wore straw hats – NOT ME!

All the names of the horses were put into a container –

And you bought a name.

You then reached in and withdrew your horse for the race.

We were all glued to the TV over the mantle.

The three winners – middle first place, left second place, and right third place(Sherry)!

Kentucky Derby ladies and their hats!

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Papa’s World – Decorating for Kentucky Derby party.

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Our little community came together for a party!

KENTUCKY DERBY!

Kathy – Diane and Sherry did the main decorating.

Kathy – Sherry and Diane.

It was Kathy’s idea,

And they jumped in and helped!

The women all wore hats –

Dresses and the men some had straw hats –

and various forms of dress!

Diane purchased this at a thrift store and did the decorating.

For fun – everyone who wanted to –

Bought a horse out of a jar named.

That would be your horse for the race,

and the first three places paid.

The room was all decorated.

We have a beautiful community center –

And on the website,

It was announced several times with the date and time.

A bunch of tables for food and desserts –

Everyone brought something to eat.

You supplied your own drinks.

Chairs were arranged to watch the race on the TV.

We had so many people that a lot stood and watched.

They had seating for 25, but had more than that.

Here is the seating,

And in the far left back is the bar and kitchen with additional seats.

Paper plates, cups, napkins,

and utensils were donated and provided.

They made the decorations on the fireplace –

A fun time was had by all.

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Papa’s World – Blogs with good vibes!

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Sending GOOD VIBES –

Beach days – a chair, some water, shade, and toes in the sand!

Rules – enjoy your day!

LOL – But your partner recovers!

Golf is frustrating and rewarding in the same sequence of shots!

Just ask me!

It only takes that one special stroke to bring me back time after time!

Positive thoughts fill my everyday activities.

I read and absorb details –

I look for truth –

And I make up my own mind with facts.

Keeping a positive attitude helps me do this.

Learning – not judging –

Brings comfort to my life.

BLOGGING WITH GOOD VIBES IN MIND!

Golfing with friends!

Laughing – caring –

Enjoying the life we have.

Brings joy to our lives –

And looking forward to more good times!

TRUE – where did that stroke go?

But then –

I make another shot –

And I come back for more!

Papa and Sherry –

Enjoying our lives together.

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Papa’s World – Good thoughts – dreams – positives!

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Get in the car –

Drive 5 miles and cross the causeway bridge-

And there you are –

Park the car and carry your chair to the sand.

Above is the causeway bridge to OCEAN ISLE BEACH!

Here is the pier, sand, and surf!

And of course, we share our dream with family!

Here is Debby with her daughters and mother, Sherry-

Sarah and Ella.

Our dreams have turned into a positive reality.

Monday – Monday – you slipped away –

Only to bring a fresh new day!

Bring more GOOD THOUGHTS

A new day and a new beginning.

We had a dream –

A recession hit –

The 401K tanked-

But the housing market went way up!

WE SOLD –

And pursued our dream.

And today, each day is filled with –

GOOD THOUGHTS – DREAMS – AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS!

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Papa’s World – Blogs – Positive WRITING!

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Living a few miles from two beaches –

Whenever we choose –

We go!

This has always been my dream.

I used to go on vacation-

To the beach –

And how fast it would go by –

And then pack up and return home.

Today, on the checkout days –

I watch the families do just that.

And there I sit-

I sit in my beach chair and watch them go back home.

My dream is now real – This is now my life-

A POSITIVE DREAM COMES TRUE!

OUR BEACH LIFE!

LOL – But the POSITIVE is I keep coming back!

Being in our senior years –

We take pleasure in playing golf.

Not all the time –

But when we do –

Being in nature –

On the course –

A dream we had when working.

Now, that dream is a reality.

A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE AFTER ALL THE YEARS OF WORKING!

Humor – smiles – laughter –

Sunshine – blue skies –

Ocean – sand and surf.

No snow-no-ice!

A lot to be said for dreams coming true!

POSITIVE LIFESTYLE!

We live near this.

OIB causeway.

Our road to the beach.

POSITIVE FRAME OF MIND!

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Papa’s World – Goal – to write positive blogs!

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The view from the lanai on the fourth floor –

From the condo we rented in Ocean Keyes-

North Myrtle Beach-

For nine months, while our new home was built –

In Cameron Woods Community!

It was only by chance that we found this!

I had been searching once we decided to sell our forever home!

It was during the Pandemic –

And our 401K took a major hit!

While all of a sudden –

The value of our home started to climb!

A POSITIVE MADE OUT OF A NEGATIVE!

We made our choice to build near this beach –

OCEAN ISLE BEACH-

In North Carolina –

On the mainland near the ICW!

Also – just a couple more miles is SUNSET BEACH-

With a similar causeway bridge-

Over the ICW!

ANOTHER POSITIVE IN OUR RETIREMENT LIFE!

We wanted to be near golf courses –

And these views are from Sea Trails –

The ending holes on the Jones course and the Byrd course!

We are in the middle of some 30 golf courses here in North Carolina-

Some eight miles to the border of South Carolina!

A BIG POSITIVE FOR US!

This view is what sold Sherry and me on renting this condo.

We did it for a couple of months at a time-

We were building a new home.

We had three bedrooms, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.

A living room and a dining area.

The lanai extended across the entire condo, facing the lake with fountains.

There are over 750 condos here –

Six swimming pools –

A basketball and tennis court.

Six fountains were going down the lake-

And a half-mile walk to the beach entrance.

Most of that was inside the security of Ocean Keyes.

Then, we could walk along North Myrtle Beach Main Street.

This was during the full-blown Pandemic.

We were almost the only people out and about while walking!

This became a negative, but turned into a positive for us!

Debby, her daughter,

and two of her three daughters visit and walk in the surf.

The WHY we decided to build near here.

When family visits –

They have access to two beaches.

A BIG POSITIVE FOR THEN AND US!

Today, while we no longer have that fantastic view of the lake and fountains of Ocean Keyes-

We have this from our front porch in the shade all day long!

This is Cameron Woods Community.

Ocean Isle Beach –

A ten-minute drive

and you are standing on the beach.

We have turned ONE POSITIVE into ANOTHER POSITIVE for us and our family and friends!

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Good morning –

Today – positive beginnings to every day!

Kindness and smiles are free!

Marley – Goldendoodle-

Belongs to our family in Leesburg, VA.

Always happy to see us-

Wiggling – licking –

A joy to be around!

Our granddaughter Taylor –

Who has trained Marley to do so many tricks and other things.

She has a way with animals.

Since she was four years old –

She has been involved with horses.

She now rides – jumps –

And her love of horses is so strong –

That she volunteers her time working in the barn-

Sweeping out stalls – Grooming the horses.

Her dream is to go to college, which offers equestrian studies!

A POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Papa and Bode –

The day we went to his school to have lunch with him.

A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE!

All those little things –

You do them right –

And the bigger things in life will excel!

Looking back to when they were little.

POSITIVE PICTURES IN MY LIFE!

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Papa’s World – Good times in memories!

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He is now 11 years old –

The first grandson from Debby and Tammy –

Debby has three daughters-

and Tammy has two daughters,

and Bode.

Today he plays soccer, flag football, and golf.

He is all boy.

He also sings like his sisters in the church choir –

And is interested in performing in plays, as are the older girls.

These pictures bring back GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

Before we sold our home in Brambleton –

Each Easter, we would have an Easter Egg hunt!

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

The many memories we had here in this home –

All the grandkids are coming to spend overnights.

THESE ARE GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

Sherry is in my brother Rogers’ second golf cart.

We would spend six weeks in the winter after Christmas with him –

At his home in The Villages in Florida.

We often went golfing with him

He had two golf carts.

This is the one we would use.

Many fond memories of traveling throughout The Villages in this cart.

Sherry had an app that was a GPS,

and we would never get lost.

GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

A humor of marking my ball!

One of my dearest and longtime friends.

Buck McBride –

We were neighbors in Portville, N.Y.

They moved away to N.C.

In the mid-90s.

But we stayed in touch-

And we have vacationed around the World with him and Cindy.

We now live 38 miles away from them and often get back together.

Here we are on our latest vacation together at Winter Garden in Florida.

GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

Bob and Pam –

My grade school buddy –

Playing sports together-

Pam and Sherry hit it off.

They have traveled and camped in a Class A RV –

For the past six years.

They have made it a point to camp near us-

for the last six years, for a week.

This time, after we spent a week with the McBrides –

We stayed on and spent four days with them-

Staying in a friend’s camper near them at the campground.

Here, we spent a day with them renting a golf cart-

and touring THE VILLAGES.

Creating GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

Papa is on the beach with my new hat to keep the skin cancer away from my face!

I go every six months for check-ups!

Preventive care for me!

Irish skin – and the Sun – do not mix!

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Papa’s World – Pictures of memories.

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Taylor, Cassidy, and their mother Tammy.

The two girls are twins, fraternal.

It was not planned, but the doctor told the parents –

IT WAS TIME – Taylor was taking most of the nourishment-

And at 32 weeks –

The doctor said it could not go full term.

The procedure was performed, and we had two tiny babies.

Both under two pounds.

And now all three share the same birthday!

September 3rd.

Unique – and today Taylor is 5’9″ and Cassidy is 5’6″!

The Swedish genes from their MORMOR –

Sherry – Tammy’s mother – runs deep!

Sherry – MORMOR (Swedish for mother’s mother)-

And this is what the twins call her!

It has now been many years since their birth and growing up!

Their family includes a brother, Bode, and the dog, Marley.

And Father Marcus.

This has given this blog –

PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

Here is my oldest son, Troy, and partner, Andrea.

Hoping they can make it down again for a visit.

They still live back in NWPA, where Sherry-

And I was raised.

My two sons and their wife,

And their partner.

Today I share as memories –

Hoping once again to see them here in OIB!

PICTURES OF MEMORIES!

The girl I fell in love with –

Now we have been married for over 43 years.

This is a memory in a picture for me!

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Papa’s World – More memorable times in pictures.

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We were all friends back in NVA-

We were the first to move to N.C.

Then Jim and Claudia and Jason, and Ginger bought lots-

And had their homes built.

Jim and Claudia are about four miles away-

Ginger and Jason live just outside Leland, near Buck and Cindy.

We often get together, and this time was at Barefoot Landing –

At The Big Chill restaurant.

Becoming a memorable time in a picture!

Sherry and Cindy-

Back in the late 80s and mid 90s –

We were neighbors in WNY.

They moved to Leland, and we would visit.

We have traveled the world with them!

Buck and I are on the golf course.

We almost always play a scramble with the girls.

Neighbors from a long time ago –

Today we live about 35 miles from them.

We have traveled the World with them –

Most recently –

To Florida, where we met up –

Shared an AIRBNB –

And went to Epcot together.

Becoming memorable times in pictures!

Before we moved to N.C.-

We often went to D.C.

Here we are at the National Harbor-

With Tammy and Taylor, Cassidy and Bode.

Many memories of fun family times.

Becoming memorable times in pictures.

Humor and laughs keep me coming back for more golf – LOL!

Playing golf here in N.C. and S.C.

If the ball goes into the water – “LEAVE IT”!

Also, snakes – I am always careful in looking for my golf ball!

Another memorable picture in time.

My brother Roger at The Villages car and golf cart show.

We would spend the winter with him at his house near Lake Sumter Landing.

He is now gone, but forever remembered by me.

Another memorable picture in time.

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Papa’s World – Great times in pictures!

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Sherry, Maddy, and Papa.

Here we celebrate Maddy signing a letter of intent-

To play soccer at the University of Lynchburg.

She would go on to play as a Freshman –

Third team all-conference as a Sophomore,

Second team all-conference as a Junior,

And team captain as a senior, winning the conference championship.

In two of the four years, the team made the NCAA playoffs!

From the smallest one on the co-ed soccer team –

To a successful college career-

Today, she is an Environmental Scientist working for one of the largest firms in the country.

Creating for this blog –

GREAT TIMES IN PICTURES!

Nearby, where we call home-

Cameron Woods Community –

Ocean Isle Beach.

Here you see the sunset over the marsh next to the causeway bridge.

This is behind the non-domination church.

We often take the family here to view the sunset and take pictures.

GIVING GREAT TIMES IN PICTURES!

Marcus and Bode-

The little guy is playing golf now –

And they are going to get him lessons.

Today, he drove the ball really well.

He loves flag football and plays soccer.

He is a natural, and someday I hope to see him compete!

ANOTHER GREAT TIME IN PICTURES!

On Sherry’s bucket list –

It was going to EPCOT to see the FLOWERS SHOW!

Here we traveled to Florida and joined up with Cindy and Buck.

Her dream came true as we spent the day wandering among all the displays of brilliant flowers!

We have traveled the world with them and added this to our adventures.

ANOTHER GREAT TIME IN PICTURES!

To play golf, I have to have humor! LOL!

In Cameron Woods Community –

We have a beautiful community center –

And a pool behind it.

Here, Taylor and Bode enjoyed the almost empty pool.

This was mid-April, and the water temperature was still only 68 degrees!

But they didn’t care!

ANOTHER GREAT TIME IN PICTURES!

CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY CENTER!

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Papa’s World – Memories with family and friends.

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In The Villages in Florida!

Here stands my older brother Roger-

Waiting to TEE OFF!

Before he passed away –

We would drive down for years and spend about six weeks with him.

At one point, he asked if we would move down and stay with him.

Sadly, we could not.

But the time we spent with him in those years was PRICELESS!

RIP, my brother –

Gone but not forgotten.

MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

We have known one another for decades.

Friends, we often get together.

We were neighbors, and some of us grew up in the same town.

Friendships through the years –

MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

This is a picture of the causeway bridge over the ICW to Ocean Isle Beach.

In ten minutes from our house –

We can cross this bridge to the island.

Straight ahead is the pier.

On the left, before you get to the circle, is the OIB Park-

From May to the end of September-

Open-air concerts are held for free!

This beach is also where we volunteer for the Protection of Sea Turtles.

This starts in May and ends in October.

Many a day we are there walking –

Or sitting and watching the nest until they hatch.

We make sure they get to the water and into the ocean.

This is one of two beaches near where we live.

The other is SUNSET BEACH!

We visit that one often.

Welcome to our area where we live!

Humor – smiles and laughs.

There is a place on OIB –

A church and behind this church on the marsh –

Sits a gazebo.

A lot of folks go to see the sunset on Sunset Beach.

We have also done that.

But – here you can park-

Walk down to the gazebo-

And capture the marsh, the water, and the sunset!

MEMORIES!

My youngest son and I.

He lives in NWPA and is 16 hours away.

But twice, he and his wife have been down to visit.

Creating more memories of family!

Back when we lived in Brambleton, Northern VA,

The twins lived a mile from us.

Oftentimes, they would come to visit.

Here they sit on the floor by the front door.

Waiting for the arrival of their cousins.

A moment in time captured in a picture for a memory of a lifetime.

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Papa’s World – Positive vibes – feeling good!

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When I look back years to when this picture was taken-

The twins – Taylor and Cassidy-

It brings many memories of when they were little.

Hugging, playing, and laughing.

Today, things have changed.

They both are their own identities.

Cassidy – Gymnastics – Cheerleading –

Taylor – acting on stage – singing and dancing –

And becoming an accomplished horse rider.

Both different –

Yet the same –

When not in my view –

Hard to distinguish who is speaking.

Both sing in the choir-

Both play the Violin-

Both are growing into beautiful young ladies.

BOTH – GIVING ME POSITIVE VIBES and GOOD FEELINGS!

A little bit of humor –

Bringing a good feeling today!

The Ocean is angry –

The white caps are endless –

But this is also our happy place!

We wanted to be near the beach –

The sand and surf.

To be able to walk –

GIVING ME POSITIVE VIBES AND GOOD FEELINGS!

Storms come and go –

Rainbows, sunshine-

and starry nights, and the moon.

All bring me –

POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND GOOD FEELINGS!

When the oldest granddaughter chooses to spend long weekends with her grandparents.

Maddy – an Environmental Scientist –

makes my heart feel so good-

Giving us both POSITIVE VIBES AND GOOD FEELINGS!

Taylor on her first horse ride years ago!

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Papa’s World – Good thoughts – the COLORS of flowers! DEER!

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In our daily lives –

FLOWERS bring joy with our own eyesight!
Sherry and I – try as we might – display flowers.

These are not ours –

But in our new home near OIB-

It is a constant struggle with DEER!

Wherever we visit –

We both take many pictures of flower gardens.

The problem with DEER –

Is in our complete neighborhood!

They even come onto porches and eat the flowers!

So when we see flower arrangements in gardens –

There is a sort of envy because we just can not do that!

I have tried all sorts of sprays –

Different flowers that they won’t eat ( they still do)!

I once posted this problem on my social media page-

They gave me some ideas and said if that doesn’t work, then –

“EAT THEM”!!!! LOL

No – I will not hurt them –

So we do not plant –

As we normally would!

However,

I capture the places we have been –

Such as here at Epcot –

Wonderful displays of gardens with flowers!

Sherry in Winter Garden-

Our wishful thinking is captured now in memories with pictures!

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