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Papa’s World – In time – pleasant memories!

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Friends, we took a boat trip to Shakleford Island –

Where wild horses roam.

We did see them up close and spent a few hours exploring.

IN TIME – A PLEASANT MEMORY!

The INTENT letter Maddy signed to play soccer at Lynchburg University.

Four years, twice making all-conference third and second team.

Team captain in her senior year.

Conference champion once and twice in the NCAA tournament.

THIS IS IN TIME PLEASANT MEMORY!

Shawn – my youngest son –

Receives one of many, many trophies he has accumulated-

In eight-ball pool.

He is a ranked pool player and has won his way to Las Vegas many times.

THIS IS IN TIME PLEASANT MEMORY!

LOL – that is not me –

I wake up early every morning.

I have done this all my life!

Thus, my TIME IN PLEASANT MEMORIES –

Is when I go to bed! LOL

Bode – when he was young-

He would play so hard –

That he would crawl up in the recliner-

And fall asleep!

Creating for us –

IN TIME, A PLEASANT MEMORY!

Storm clouds from the SW –

My place to sit on the front porch-

Shaded – peaceful-

Watching the neighborhood.

Creating for me-

IN TIME – A PLEASANT MEMORY!

This is our dream come true-

Creating in TIME PLEASANT MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Great days and Good times.

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Out to dinner at Inlet View –

With H.S. buddy – Bob and his wife Pam-

Our neighbor Diane and Sherry.

They were in the area looking for a place to do a year’s lease and found it!

Come October, they will move in and see for a year if they like the area.

We were in grade school, Jr. High, and High School together.

Reconnecting after all those years –

Now, playing golf and showing the area we found has become our home.

Great days and Good times are ahead.

LOL – you just have to have a sense of humor to play golf – at least I DO!

In the Fall and Winter –

We have options.

Walking – dressed warm –

Beach or neighborhood.

We left the snow and ice behind.

The sand and surf.

Yes- it can and is chilly.

But we chose this life here in the Carolinas.

MAKING GREAT MEMORIES AND GOOD TIMES!

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Ocean Isle Beach –

And in the distance –

North Myrtle Beach and Cherry Point.

We now call this our beach destination.

Making GREAT TIMES and GOOD MEMORIES with family and friends!

When two of our granddaughters visit-

Quality time overlooking the ICW!

A look back at making GOOD TIMES AND GREAT MEMORIES!

Staying healthy.

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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.

Thanks for reading!

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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GOOD VIBES!

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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 – Sea Catains House – invited by Diane.

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In Myrtle Beach,

There is a Restaurant –

that has been there for decades.

Originally built as a home in 1930-

It now serves the best seafood I have ever eaten.

Seen from the parking lot across the main street-

It does not look big –

But it is huge on the inside.

There are many large rooms and levels inside.

It sits beachfront –

And the staff is dressed to the hilt.

Our friend and neighbor –

Diane invited us as a way-

to celebrate our friendship of four years.

Her husband Steve –

Passed away in January and was a good friend.

She told us she wanted to take us to a special place-

And this was excellent.

We ate inside as it was windy on the outside patio.

We all ordered the fish off the varied menu.

I had GRILLED – FLOUNDER and SHRIMP and a BAKED POTATO.

I have to say – there was no leftover for me or Sherry or Diane-

Who both ordered two items different from me.

After dinner –

We made our way to the beach.

Here you can see the back and just how large the building is.

Deceptive from the front –

Excellent food and service.

Papa – Sherry and Duane standing on Myrtle Beach –

THE SEA CAPTAIN’S HOUSE RESTAURANT-

I advise putting this on your bucket list when you visit Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Papa’s World – Writing blogs – creating GOOD thoughts.

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GOOD DAY!

Writing blogs is a hobby –

That has turned into a way of life for me!

My routine is sometimes after midnight –

I get up and check out my stats on my blogsite!

And then I –

Share a blog I had written some time ago-

on Facebook!

My blog will automatically post at midnight on WordPress-

And go out to worldwide subscribers.

Where they receive an email –

And can read at their leisure and then delete it!

Sharing on Facebook –

is something I have to copy and paste to my site.

Over the years,

I have written hundreds and even thousands of blogs.

They are stored on my WordPress home page.

This is a journal of sorts,

encouraged by my wife, Sherry.

Here she is at one of her meetings with her team.

She is a certified Health Coach.

Nineteen years she has been with The JUICE PLUS COMPANY!

Today we live near OIB and SUNSET BEACH in NC.

My daily blogs are about family, friends, events,

and our lives in general.

There are over 655 subscribers worldwide on WordPress.

And over 1000 on my Facebook page.

LOL -that sums it up on my golf game.

We try to play twice a month.

We also volunteer our time to the Food Pantry –

Coastal Point elderly living –

Protection for Sea Turtles.

And donating the books we read to wherever we can.

CREATING GOOD THOUGHTS in my blogs.

Writing helps me keep my mind sharp

I hope this starts your day-

In a good way.

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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 – Positive writings!

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Opening my “STATS” page at WordPress –

I find daily the places folks live –

That reads my blogs.

Here is a snapshot of when I opened the page.

The number of “SUBSCRIBERS” is now close to 660 – WORLDWIDE!

I started this at the suggestion of my wife-

Sherry-

To write and save the blogs to a site –

And then they would not be lost in the Cloud!

My blogs are mostly about Family, Friends, Places, Events –

A journal of our life together.

My goal is to have a place where future generations can read what our lives were all about.

I also bring kindness, compassion, humor,

and laughs.

POSITIVE WRITINGS!

My son Shawn, Sherry, and his wife Trisha.

They still live back in NWPA –

Where Sherry and I both grew up.

It takes them pretty close to 16 hours to drive down here.

They own and operate their own Auditing – Insulating business –

For contracts from the state-

Power companies –

To help the elderly in Pa.

Shawn also competes in Pool tournaments –

Numerous times,

winning his way to Las Vegas!

A POSITIVE WRITING ON FAMILY!

Cassidy – one of the twins!

She is competing in Gymnastics –

She is also a cheerleader.

Here she demonstrates her ability at OIB-

Sunset across the marsh!

POSITIVE BLOGGING!

Cassidy is also an artist.

She drew this when she was eleven years old.

She can look at a subject and put it on paper.

A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN HER YOUNG LIFE!

Today – Taylor, Cassidy, and their mother Tammy!

The Swedish genes from Sherry run deep in the family!

They are twins –

And before full term –

The doctor said now is the time.

They were taken from the womb-

Both under 2 pounds.

Taylor was the bigger of the two.

There was no choice,

and it just happened to be Tammy’s birthday.

So today they all share the same birthday.

A POSITIVE WRITING!

LOVE IS POSITIVE IN OUR LIVES!

We were all friends back in NVA!

Today, Jim and Claudia live a short four miles from us.

Having sold their home in Reston,

they built a house near us.

Ginger and Jason sold their home back in Reston –

And built a new home outside of Leland, N.C.

They are 38 miles from us.

Left to right-

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

A POSITIVE IN OUR LIVES!

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Papa’s World – POSITIVE BLOG WRITING!

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Taken almost five years ago –

Taylor ( who is now as tall as Sherry) and Bode.

This is when we lived in Ocean Keyes before our new home was built.

This is part of the huge complex-

Over 780 condos close to North Myrtle Beach –

There were six swimming pools –

A huge tennis court-

Numerous benches to sit and watch the Swans on the lake.

Here they are taking the half-mile walk to the beach,

sand, and surf.

We made this a daily walk for the nine months we lived there.

Most of the walk was within the resort.

A POSITIVE PICTURE OF A TIME GONE PAST!

Today, Taylor poses outside the barn where she works for free!

For over ten years –

She has trained to ride horses-

And does everything required to take care of them.

Her dream is to find a college with an Equestrian program.

Spending her free time working in the barn –

She loves it –

Thus, a POSITIVE WRITING OF HER DREAMS IN HORSE OWNERSHIP!

LOL – I need a sense of humor to golf!

Today, Bode – whom I think will be eventually the tallest of the three grandkids-

Stands on the cart path –

He has taken up golfing along with flag football and soccer.

Sports, I feel –

will have a POSITIVE IMPACT ON HIS LIFE!

Sherry and I are out on the golf course.

We try to play a couple of times a month.

Senior living in the South-

Warm most of the months-

We both do not like snow and ice.

Instead, blue skies and sunshine.

We have both of those here!

Giving us a POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFE!

We maintain as much as we can on THE POSITIVE SIDE OF LIFE!

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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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Papa’s World – Positive blogs!

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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 – Moments in time with pictures!

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Debby – Papa – Sarah and Sherry!

She has since graduated from H.S.

And now enrolled in college.

Here – we visited her at her school when she was young!

That smile and her cheerful disposition-

Makes this a –

A MOMENT IN TIME WITH PICTURES!

On Sherry’s bucket list of places to visit-

EPCOT for the FLOWER FESTIVAL!

We finally made it in the Spring and were not disappointed.

The many brilliant flowers were just as we imagined!

THIS IS A MOMENT IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!

My youngest son won first place in a pool tournament.

One of dozens, if not hundreds, of times winning.

He is a ranked pool player who has often played in Las Vegas.

Proud of this young man!

A MOMENT IN TIME WITH PICTURES!

Sherry and I are in our third year of volunteering for the Protection of Sea Turtles –

At Ocean Isle Beach!

Here is one of many nests we have helped on to make sure after hatching –

The baby Sea Turtles make it safely to the Ocean surf and water.

Being retired –

Volunteering –

gives us meaningful activities as we get older.

A MOMENT IN TIME WITH PICTURES!

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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 in pictures!

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Bode and Cassidy –

He is the first grandson,

and Cassidy is a twin of Taylor.

Not identical but fraternal.

But now, all these years later –

Bode and Cassidy are so alike.

Here are the three of them –

Taylor is very tall –

Almost 5’9″ –

Cassidy is 5’6″.

I think Bode will be very tall –

But he and Cassidy act so much alike,

And it is hard to tell who is speaking –

When you can not see them.

But Taylor and Bode played together in the pool for hours.

He seems to get along better with her.

Cassidy does her own thing –

But – she is very protective of him.

All three sing in the choir.

Taylor and Cassidy did plays –

But now Cassidy has chosen Cheerleading and Gymnastics.

Taylor chooses the plays and horseback riding.

Bode – I think will do plays, but –

Also plays flag football, Soccer, and Golf.

It is a busy household,

Running the three of them to whatever they are doing!

When they were little –

Taylor, Bode, and Cassidy.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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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 – Memories of family time!

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Papa – Bode – Tammy – Marcus – Cassidy – Sherry – and Taylor –

Last night of their stay –

In spring before Easter.

On the patio of SUNSET PRIME!

This was a first for us on the covered deck outside!

The food and service were very good –

The view was of two finishing holes of the 9th. and 18th. holes.

Watching as the foursomes finished up around 5:30 PM.

From our table –

A view to the right at the finishing hole –

I think this was number 18!

This is being developed as a destination resort for the SEA TRAILS GOLF RESORT!

Major improvements have been added and redesigned.

A 150-room hotel is planned –

There already is a convention center-

And brand new restaurants, of which SUNSET PRIME is one.

Here I believe is the finishing 9th. hole.

There is an outdoor fire pit with seating for over a dozen folks.

There are dozens of large-screen TVs inside –

and seating for a lot of people.

SUNDAY NFL FOOTBALL is a draw,

and different sets have different games.

We will be back and take visitors to enjoy the good food and view.

This is only four miles from our home.

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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 – Positive thinking!

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My youngest son, Shawn, and his wife, Trisha.

For years and years, he has been playing pool.

In all those years –

He has won his way to Las Vegas and world pool tournaments.

Here – this year – he won another tournament in Erie, Pa.

On his way again to Las Vegas.

POSITIVE THINKING and excellent play,

moves him forward year after year.

Came across this diagram on where to place your feet –

When hitting certain clubs!

Now, if only I could just do this and hit the ball! LOL

Every day, I thank my wife, my doctors, and my lifestyle of trying to age healthily.

It is not easy –

But POSITIVE THINKING keeps me going forward one day at a time.

Two nearby beaches –

Shopping nearby and entertainment.

Winters are mostly without snow and ice.

POSITIVE THINKING leads us to where we now live.

Living life to the plus one day at a time.

Each day with a sunrise – and everything in between –

I have had one more day I have had –

to enjoy life to the fullest.

POSITIVE THINKING – leads to less stress.

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Papa’s World – Positivity – Humor and good vibes!

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When the family visited in the Spring!

Here is daughter Debby-

and Ella-

to the far right-

And Sarah is to the far left.

Her daughters and our granddaughters.

This is a yearly visit –

But the granddaughters are getting older.

Ella has graduated from college,

and Sarah will enter college soon.

Hopefully, like their older sister Maddy –

She continues to visit on her own –

When she has vacation time to spend with us!

Bringing “GOOD VIBES” into our lives!

Humor on the golf course!

In my game –

I need a lot of humor!

Yes – as my friends state –

If this is a par or birdie –

YOU MUST PUTT IT! LOL

Me – I just SMILE and mark my ball! LOL!

HUMOR makes life so much easier!

” TO ME IT IS A GIMMIE”!

The view from my seat on the glider on the front porch!

This is one of the reasons –

MY WHY –

To purchase this lot and build our home here.

I wanted on my “WISH” list a front porch in the shade-

Where I could sit and watch the folks go by!

A place to just “CHILL” out in the shade.

THIS IS MY POSITIVITY for the day!

My oldest son,

Troy and his Partner, Andrea-

The picture says it all!

POSITIVITY – HUMOR – AND GOOD VIBES!

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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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Papa’s World – It is great to be alive!

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Good day, friends!

In 2013, I had a major heart attack –

Called a “WIDOW MAKER”!

In fact, that day I should have died!

So, I can attest that every day since –

“IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE!

My wife, Sherry, has guided me all these past years.

She is a Certified Health Coach.

I have changed my diet –

Quit fast food –

I do not drink sodas or milk.

I have one cup of coffee each morning-

I drink mostly water.

I really do not like alcohol or wine.

On occasion,

I will have a beer or two, but no more than that.

I will have a Complete shake around ten or eleven.

And a snack then.

I will eat dinner around 4 or 5.

And sometimes a light snack around 7.

At 8pm. I will get ready to go to bed.

After four hours,

I woke up after midnight –

Bathroom break,

And then I post my blog to Facebook-

and go back to bed.

I wake up around 5 or 5:30 am.

Shower – shave – brush teeth and get dressed.

I keep a calendar and write down appointments –

Also, Sherry’s as I have become in retirement –

“DRIVING MISS SHERRY”!

We both attend to the flowers, bushes – Tower Garden.

And we like to golf.

Maybe every two or three weeks.

Sometimes it is that good shot that brings me back –

Here, I ended up on the fringe of the green.

For me, that is good! LOL!

Since we live close to two beaches –

We often drive over the causeways and park.

We walk down to the surf line –

Or just sit on a bench and look out over the ocean.

It is a great day to be alive!

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Papa’s World – PICES RISING- Mount Dora, Fla.

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This past Spring –

While we were in Florida and met up with the McBrides-

We took them to Mount Dora –

Where we had visited years ago.

We parked and walked up the hill to –

PISCES RISING – A restaurant overlooking the lake.

We had been here when we were caught in a sudden downpour!

We always thought that when the time came-

We would like to return and have lunch there!

The food was great and the view was excellent.

The setting is tropical, and we switched tables to have more shade.

The view was what we had remembered.

Soon –

We ordered drinks and lunch and settled in.

Once again,

We were with friends-

that we have traveled to the World with.

We spent the next four days exploring!

So many memories –

And sitting here at Pisces Rising-

Brought many of them back.

Sherry and Cindy –

We were neighbors in the mid-80s –

In Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

In the mid-90s –

They moved to Wilmington, N.C.

Then we would meet up and travel.

Now –

Four decades later –

We live about 36 miles from them –

And we still get together.

Later, we went golfing –

Just nine holes.

Buck – Cindy – Papa and Sherry!

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Papa’s World – Having POSITIVES in your life!

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Papa, Trisha, Sherry, and Shawn.

Since we moved down here to Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. –

My son and wife have been to visit us twice.

FAMILY – POSITIVES IN OUR LIFE!

Troy and Andrea –

My oldest son and his partner.

They have made the long trip from NWPA once.

We are hoping they can come again this year!

FAMILY- POSITIVES IN OUR LIFE!

Papa and Sherry – Bob and Pam –

Bob and I have been friends since grade school.

Both in Brambleton and here in Cameron Woods Community –

They have visited for the past six years.

Looking forward to many more good times!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Missing is Ella –

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

Granddaughters, daughters, and mother.

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Ella and Sherry –

At one time,

we had a nickname for her- “TINY”!

Not anymore –

She is as tall or taller than Sherry!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

A POSITIVE IN OUR LIFE!

MARLEY and PAPA-

While we do not have a dog –

MARLEY is part of the Krohn family –

Every time we visit –

She becomes A POSITIVE IN OUR LIVES!

Over four decades –

As couples –

Our oldest friends-

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Our positive motto in life!

The biggest POSITIVE and the WHY I am alive today-

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

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

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

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Papa’s World – HUMOR in the world of golf!

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Good day, everyone!

Humor goes a long way in a round of golf!

Here – Sherry, Bob and Pam, and I-

enjoy nine holes of golf in Florida!

After all –

For me,

It is that ONE SHOT that brings me back time after time!

It is the most stressful game I have ever played!

But also the most enjoyable game I have ever played.

AND THIS IS ME IN THE ABOVE!

Playing golf with friends –

It is a fun-filled day –

Good shots and bad shots –

But I always have a fun time!

LOL – But is this a “GIMMIE PUTT” if it is for par or birdie?

Always a fun-filled day when these three get together to golf!

Or for drinks! LOL

LOL – how true this is!

Jimmy – my friend –

from back in Eldred, Pa.

Before golf –

We played softball together in the mid-70s!

All these years later –

Still close friends and now playing golf –

At least I try to! LOL!

In my world of golf –

So true –

But hitting that one shop or making that long putt-

So worth the frustration!

I hope I brought some HUMOR to your golf game today!

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Papa’s World – Exploring Winter Gardens nature preserve.

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Just outside Winter Garden, Fla., is-

LAKE APONKA –

A huge lake –

And its long coastline is a nature preserve!

Papa- Buck – Sherry and Cindy stand in front of the sign-

That tells the history of the region!

Standing by the rail –

You see all types of birds –

Turtles and baby Alligators!

The marsh weeds are full of unseen birds making calls –

That we did not recognise!

Baby Alligators were all over the place –

and in the weeds, hard to see.

When they do not move –

They blend in with the mud and weeds!

It seemed everywhere we looked –

We saw baby Alligators!

Many, many birds we could not see –

until they popped out of the marsh weeds!

Papa – thinking I would never want to be wading on the banks of this lake! LOL!

The expanse of the lake can be seen in the picture above –

It was worth visiting and free –

Parking was available,

And we even met a group-

Who were touring on Bicycles!

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Papa’s World – Memories over time gone by!

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When they were little –

Taylor is on the left –

And Cassidy is on the right.

Twins, but not identical.

Two little blonde-haired girls.

Times have changed –

Now they are about to turn 15!

Cassidy with MARLEY –

The Goldendoodle –

Taylor has been trained –

to do many things.

And then Taylor on a horse for the first time!

Today –

She lives to go to the barn and be with horses.

She has become quite the horse rider.

Taylor playing barn with horses!

Memories of times gone past!

A few years ago, in North Myrtle Beach at the St. Patrick’s Day parade!

Here – I am with the oldest granddaughter –

Maddy came and spent time with us.

Today, she is employed as an Environmental Scientist for a nationwide firm.

A college degree and embarking on her life after college.

In a long line of memories for us.

A grade school – H.S. friend –
Bobby and Pam.

Many long-ago memories here.

Growing up in a small town in NWPA!

MEMORIES OF A TIME GONE BY!

Ella, Sherry, Debby, and Sarah.

Family came to visit and we took them to –

“FAT HAROLD’S” in NMB.

Home of the SHAG capital of the world.

MEMORIES OF A TIME GONE BY!

Father and sons!

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Papa’s World – Walking Lake Sumpter Landing!

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On a recent spring day –

We and friends – Pam and Bob –

Rented a golf cart for the day!

We were in THE VILLAGES and used it to travel to Brownwood and back –

To Lake Sumpter Landing!

We found a place to park on the main street-

And then started our walking tour.

The place where we rented the cart was just a couple of blocks away.

We had an app on the phone that gave directions to cart paths.

Sherry and I knew this area as we would spend winters –

With my brother Roger, who lived but a half mile away!

We would walk from his house and had a routine of where to walk every day!

We always would stop for coffee and iced tea!

Memories came flooding back.

We once met the mother and grandparents of Patrick Reed –

A professional PGA golfer in front of an Asian restaurant!

I once watched the Boston Red Sox team management on the town square.

We would sit and watch the line dancers and other folks at night –

When the live music would play across the town square.

On this day, right across from RED SAUCE ( my brother Rogers’ favorite hangout)-

And next to the radio station –

A man with two parrots sat and let people hold the birds!

A tip jar was there –

And they were quite colorful.

She once let a street vendor put a snake around her shoulders in Morocco!

She said she could feel the bird’s talons dig into her arm!

NOT ME – if it is going to happen –

It will happen to me –

Like a pigeon flying across the 100,000-seat stadium –

and it craps –

IT WOULD END UP ON ME! LOL

A wonderful golf cart-filled day was had by the four of us.

This was a BUCKET LIST event for me.

A way to bring back all those memories of days gone by.

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A dinner just outside of THE VILLAGES!

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Papa’s World – Touring Winter Garden, Fla.

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At this restaurant,

we were able to build-

Our very own BISON BURGER!

Something of a first for me!

They hand this plastic menu for you-

You then write your name and proceed to circle everything you want.

Including how you want it cooked.

A unique idea,

and we had fun doing it!

Very tasty!

Cindy – Buck and Sherry.

We stayed in Winter Garden in the Spring at an AIRBNB –

Using it as a base to explore the area.

We have traveled the World with Cindy and Buck!

Walking the streets of Winter Garden –

Cindy goes to a store to see what is there.

Sherry was admiring the many flowers up and down the street!

It was a warm day in the sun –

Lots of activity up and down the street.

Winter Garden is a beautiful little city –

Flower beds all over

Bright colors – and lush greens in the old oak trees

and the palm trees!

We had a good time in the sunshine and warm air.

The girls are shopping-

Buck and I sit in the sun on a bench in Winter Garden.

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Papa’s World – Touring The Villages by golf cart!

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Here we are on the golf cart paths-

heading to Brownwood from Lake Sumpter Landing!

This is the view as we navigate a crossing section of a street –

and continue on the other side-

Much like regular street driving –

Right of way –

carts coming and going in both directions –

And stop signs at regular street crossings!

Passing pull-off areas for carts-

Much as you would see rest stops for cars!

Here you can observe golfers on the tee box –

I liked doing this –

when we would visit my brother during winter!

Bob driving and Papa in the front –

Pam and Sherry in the rear seat-

We rented the golf cart for the day in Sumpter Lake Landing –

And I guess it was over a dozen miles to Brownwood.

All seats faced forward,

which is what we wanted.

The cart paths follow the main road along side it!

Sherry – Pam and Bob in the cart we rented.

Here we arrive at Brownwood and park.

The farmers Market was happening.

Wallking around the Market in Brownwood.

Town square in Brownwood – The Villages!

The venue in Brownwood where music is heard and seen every night!

In the cart once again heading back to Sumpter Landing.

We spent I guess six hours touring on the paths and the two towns.

The four of us –

Bob – Papa – Pam and Sherry!

It was a great time –

Parking on the town street –

getting out and about!

Put this on your bucket list to see and do.

Touring SUMPTER LANDING and BROWNWOOD BY GOLF CART!

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Papa’s World – In The Villages – The Eisenhower Center.

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Bob and Pam – their first visit to the Eisenhower Center in the Villages.

They did not know this existed.

Sherry and I have seen this several times.

My brother Roger introduced us to it when we stayed with him in the winter.

It is quite the experience,

and a lot of the items are donated by the servicemen and women themselves.

Pam and Papa-

This is a walk-through history of President Eisenhower –

And WWII veterans.

I would put it on a bucket list if you visit the Villages.

Bob – Pam – Sherry and Papa.

We arrived here by golf cart, which we rented for the day.

Using an app on the phone –

We were able to navigate via cart paths between Lake Sumpter and Brownwood –

and back to Lake Sumpter again.

Take in the sights along the paths!

I think the clubhouse was called Sea Breeze,

But not sure.

It was a day on which we rode for six to seven hours on the cart paths in the golf cart.

If you visit the Villages –

I would suggest that you rent a cart –

It was not all that expensive,

and it comes with a full tank of gas.

You do not have to refill it.

Bob and Papa –

I was the navigator, and we did make a few errors! LOL!

THE EISENHOWER CENTER at THE VILLAGES!

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Papa’s World – Visiting OIB in the Spring!

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Sherry and I often drive over the causeway bridge –

To the island of OCEAN ISLE BEACH.

For us,

this is a ten-minute drive at the most!

We pick and choose where to park –

But this year,

paid parking-

goes into effect.

We bought a season parking pass at the pier.

That will limit in season –

where we park and walk on the beach.

In the off-season –

NO PROBLEM!

In this picture –

We choose to walk on the SW end of the beach-

The pier is NE of where we went on the beach.

It was a warm day in mid-March-

close to 70 plus degrees.

And in the sun with no wind –

Quite comfortable.

Even saw people in bathing suits lying in the sun!

The surf on the beach when the family was here!

Here we walk the beach at Sunset Beach – Bird Island in March.

We are so close to both beaches that we have a choice.

All part of why we moved to this area on the borders of N.C. and S.C.

Sherry is coming back up the walkway from the beach.

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Papa’s World – A little golf with Bob and Pam!

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Sherry – Papa – Pam and Bob!

We did manage while visiting them at a campground just outside the Villages-

To drive some minutes away and get in a round of golf!

This course is perhaps the most landscaped and beautiful course I have ever played on.

I forget the name – but they told us –

You just show up – no tee times.

And they start you when the tee opens up.

It is 18 holes – we only played the front nine.

Not long which suits my senior game just right.

Everywhere you look is fantastic landscaping.

Flowers – shrubs – huge rocks and mulch.

Fountains and lakes full of greenery.

And the rough is great!

The story I was told –

A landscaper decided to develop land he had –

And put in an 18-hole golf course –

No tee times –

Not too expensive –

And use his landscaping experience-

to turn it into –

A lush – shrub – flower-filled oasis

with tons of water and water features!

AND A ISLAND GREEN that I hit in the middle and it rolled off into a sand trap.

I was amazed after being told by Bob and Pam-

just how beautiful it was.

And we just showed up around 2pm.-

and checked in and got right on!

And it was affordable.

A nice pro shop and they served food!

A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS!

A rock formation and a waterfall!

Fairways and roughs looked professionally groomed!

The greens were awesome and fast!

Spanish moss hanging from the trees-

Small and large palm trees throughout the course

and this was just the front nine!

Pam is ready to tee off –

Note how well-groomed the other parts of the course are!

Sherry already hit and I am waiting!

Notice how groomed the tee box is!

All the shrubs that I saw were all trimmed throughout the course.

An extraordinary amount of labor to make it so perfect!

There did not seem to be any leaves – dead branches –

or clippings on the course anywhere.

This was by far the best-kept course I have ever played on!

I wish I could remember the name –

It is somewhere around the Villages and Summerfield.

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Papa’s World – DISNEY SPRINGS with Bob and Pam.

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Ppa – Bob – Sherry and Pam – at Disney Springs!

In March we spent a week in Florida and the last half with Bob and Pam.

Bob is my grade school and H.S. friend –

Pam is married to Bob –

And they have led the RV life for the last six years.

They spent the winter in a campground just outside the Villages-

And we decided to take in Disney Springs which they never had.

We explored and took in the attractions.

It was a past memory for us and a new adventure for them.

A lot of what you do here is free –

And just walking around taking in the sights!

We introduced them to the bus that run between resorts-

All free and you get to walk around the different resort areas.

We showed them the overhead tram system which is also free!

Entrance to the overhead tram system.

We had an excellent time here and showed them how to get around.

Bob and Pam at DISNEY SPRINGS!

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Papa’s World – A trip to Epcot!

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For years and years –

Sherry has wanted to visit the flower show at Epcot!

In March – we joined our friends – The McBrides- who were already in Florida-

Helping their daughter at a vendor show in Winter Garden.

They asked if we wanted to join them after their daughter and grandkids left-

By extending the AIRBNB!

We said YES!

The plans were made –

We traveled South and joined them at the AIRBNB.

We were going to spend one full day in EPCOT!

Above – Sherry and Cindy!

It was everything she had hoped for plus more!

Sherry was so happy to have finally made it to the Flower Show at EPCOT!

We spent a solid eight hours here –

seeing as much as we could –

bright sunshine – warm weather –

Cindy and Sherry walk toward me.

Good friends to share memories with.

The McBrides – Cindy – Buck and Sherry.

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Papa’s World – There is a place in Florida-NEON LEON’S!

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Although this time around –

We did not get to visit –

While my brother Roger was alive-

We stopped in and just marveled at what we found inside!

“LYNARD SKYNARD”!

Just look at the picture in the middle at the top!

This place belongs to his family –

It could be a brother or nephew –

I really do not know-

But the whole inside is a tribute to that band –

Along with instruments – Clothing and a sure-fired “GUMBO” dish to eat!

Nothing fancy in here –

But if you want to see pictures –

And read the history and see the costumes and instruments-

Then this is the place to check it out.

It is by MONKEY ISLAND on the coast –

This just may be a “BUCKET LIST” type of place to check out!

A plane crash took them away –

But Florida is a place that brings them back!

“NEON LEON’S”

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – Family – Mother – Daughter – Granddaughters!

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Sarah – Sherry – Ella and Debby –

Visiting for Spring break!

They joined us for a long weekend –

BROADWAY ON THE BEACH!

Broadway at the Beach – Myrtle Beach, S.C.

We had decent weather –

In the mid 60’s –

Full sun – shorts weather.

We also made it to the beach –

OIB- so they could walk and look for shells!

Ella and Sarah –

walking in the surf.

Sarah – Ella and Debby.

After Spring Break –

Sarah goes back for her senior year in H.S. ( she has now graduated and will attend V.C.U.)

Ella went back to student teaching in college ( her senior year and has graduated)

It was a good time –

The sun sets on this Spring break for the Seniors!

But the future holds many more visits.

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Papa’s World – When family visits!

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They came for a long weekend –

Debby and her two daughters – Sarah and Ella.

This was back for Spring Break –

Ella at college (she has graduated)

and Sarah from H.S. ( she has graduated)

They came,

and one of the things they wanted –

They wanted to visit Vareen Gardens –

Which has paths along the ICW-

Here they are hunting seashells to hang from trees-

Which thousands of people do “TO MAKE A WISH”!

Here, they pose in front of a tree –

We always have folks and family pose here!

Ella and Sarah are looking at the Marsh-

and the ICW –

from a swing in a small park at Vareen Gardens.

This is such a peaceful place to spend time just doing nothing!

But we were done here and ventured South to North Myrtle Beach.

At North Myrtle Beach –

We walked around so they could shop and look for bargains.

And had lunch at BOUYS!

Then we took them to “FAT HAROLDS”!

This is a dance club right in the middle of town.

THE SHAG started in NMB-

at clubs along the beach –

And this was the early 40s.

It became known nationwide as

“CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC”!

So for 80 plus years –

National competitions have been held in NMB –

and this club is the main one for “SHAGGERS” –

from all over the country.

They have events every three months,

and the whole town participates.

FAT HAROLD was a real person –

and passed away before the Pandemic.

The tradition continues,

and 80 years of history is contained inside.

The band ALABAMA even had a top hit –

“SHAGGIN’ ON THE BLVD” in the 90s.

When you walk through “THE JUKE BOX” front doors –

You walk back in time –

Everyone was very friendly –

And talked to the girls.

Sherry and I hung out here –

when we spent nine months at a condo-

In Ocean Keyes – a half-mile walk.

The history of “THE SHAG” is something I like to share –

with family and friends.

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Papa’s World – Memories – pictures and good times.

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Found this little gem on Facebook!

It is very informative,

and I wish I had seen it long ago.

If you do not play golf –

Most likely, you won’t be impressed.

But – being one who hits a good shot-

and then falls back into the abyss-

This shows me what I may be doing wrong!

Of course,

I printed it off and will use it the next time I golf!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

This is our friend Jim –

Whom we met as volunteers for the Protection for Sea Turtles –

On Ocean Isle Beach.

He lost his wife a few years ago –

And we get together every so often at Pelicans Perch-

A local bar and restaurant on OIB.

He also drinks Pabst Blue Ribbon –

as I did in WNY! LOL

This is his yard on OIB next to the canals.

A true friend and a good guy all around.

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

A blanket and gift –

from our dear friends –

Claudia and Jim Martin.

They were our friends back in NVA-

They moved down near us a year ago –

after selling their home in Reston.

They had a new home built about four miles away –

And we get together –

Friendships are PRICELESS!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

The team from the Sea Turtle Protection –

We sat on this nest until it hatched,

and we made sure-

They all made it to the water.

This involves going to the nest by 7pm each night-

Until 11 pm. or later.

Most hatching occurs-

in that time frame.

On day 50 to 55 –

Those are the days after the nest is discovered by the group-

Who patrol the beach.

Then a team comes in and verifies –

and either moves it to protect from high tides –

Or leaves it where it is –

and erects the screens and fencing.

The nest is then given the number in which it was found.

Our job is to talk and interact with vacationers –

and people who live here.

We explain what we are doing –

and how we maintain the nests.

The nests are subject to be destroyed by people who

do not know or wild animals.

When they hatch –

We instruct people to stay behind the ropes and no lights-

As that distracts the little turtles and causes them to become blind.

Two days are spent after the nest hatches to see if any more are in there-

Then, an inventory is taken –

to see if it matches the number that made it to the water.

All eggs are counted,

and any that did not make it-

out of the nest.

This information is given to the governing body for wildlife

and is compiled yearly.

It shows the impact that we-

as volunteers make –

in protecting an endangered species.

This is done all up and down the East Coast.

We all then go onto other formed teams-

to the next available nest.

This continues to about mid-October –

And begins sometime in early July.

Most of the nests are laid early May to Mid June.

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and myself as OIBSTPO volunteers.

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Papa’s World – More pictures forms new memories.

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She is gentle –

yet will bark if anything comes near the fenced-in yard!

She wiggles – and swamps us when we visit –

Licking our hands – and face.

She is a GoldenDoodle –

And she belongs to the Krohn family-

And our three youngest grandkids-

Cassidy-Taylor and Bode.

She will lay with her head in your lap and sleep.

And she is so warm and cuddly.

Her name is “MARLEY,” and she is considered our granddog!

She is so mild – the kids dress her up,

and she just lets them.

Taylor has trained her to do so many things.

Of the three,

Taylor is the one who controls her the best.

Taylor and Marley –

This is often how you find them –

She follows her all over.

When she hears firecrackers or gun shots –

She has panic attacks –

And it is Taylor –

who gets her to calm down.

Memories of family –

Memories of “MARLEY” –

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Papa’s World – Some special memories in pictures.

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Ella and Sherry on one of our walks just outside Winchester, Va.

Ella is the second oldest granddaughter.

She has graduated from Randolf College with two degrees.

And with hopes of finding a job as a PHSED teacher in an elementary school system.

A special bond has always been present –

THIS IS A SPECIAL MEMORY IN PICTURES!

In the Alleghany Moutains in NWPA –

Just outside Mount Jewett –

Sits a wonder construction known as “THE KINZUA BRIDGE”!

Completed in the 1800s –

At the time, it was the highest railroad bridge in the country.

Some 310 feet to the valley floor.

If you look at the picture –

You see where it ends halfway across the valley.

You also can see the other half lying on the valley floor.

A tornado came through years ago –

causing the collapse of the KINZUA BRIDGE!

Today, it remains as it collapsed.

At the end of the standing section is a viewing platform

The remaining bridge has been reenforced-

On the viewing platform is a clear,

strong glass floor on which you can stand-

and look straight down 310 feet to the valley floor.

Today, it is one of the state parks with a museum and gift shop.

A great tourist stop and in fall –

The many colors of the leaves changing.

The Kinzua Bridge – Mount Jewett, Pa.

Sherry grew up in this area.

THIS IS A SPECIAL MEMORY IN PICTURES!

What we have been taking as a healthy nutrient supplement for the past twenty years!

Everyday – 30 natural nutrients from fruits – berries and vegetables –

And Omegas made from algae and not fish oil –

Fish eat algae to produce the omegas.

All of the above are produced on farms- and harvested and tested five times –

no pesticides or Mercury.

I have never missed a day,

even though I was in the hospital for surgery.

Getting the nutrients –

when I know I can not eat all that I need to.

SPECIAL MEMORY IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Special pictures in memories!

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We are very fortunate to have this building and pool –

As our Community Center!

And – it is but a short walk from our home –

Also, you can not see –

Our mailboxes are to the right, with a lane for parking!

Inside is a large meeting area with TVs, chairs, couch, dining room table,

and chairs.

Enough room and seating to hold a large group of people.

A propane fireplace –

A screened in room with six tables – teak wood- chairs and seating for about 30 folks.

Also – a work out room with machines – weights –

And full, clear windows overlooking this parking lot!

We have two pickleball courts –

And a large step-down pool with the deep end about five feet.

The area around the pool is fenced in, and entrance is with a card-

Each person who resides in the home – ADULT- has a card to swipe.

This card can also be swiped to gain entrance to the building.

The pool area is surrounded by tables with umbrellas and chairs.

Our community center is a source of pride, and inside is also a free lending book library.

O have donated many books to it.

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

A very young TAYLOR with her mother –

First, learning to ride horses.

Her mother had to stand with her so she would not fall off.

Today, her love for horses has led to her riding each week.

On days she can not ride, she works in the stables.

Cleaning stalls and grooming the horses.

It is how she wants to spend her spare time-

No matter how cold or rainy it is!

From that little girl who could barely sit astride a horse –

To a young lady adapt at riding –

Taking care of them –

Leading out to pasture and back before dark

Cleaning the stalls and grooming them.

Taylor – doing what she loves – creating a lifetime –

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

After showering and dressing –

The first thing I do every morning –

Is that one cup of coffee enough to get my day started?

Later in the mornings –

I may have one cup of Tea.

But it is that lone cup of coffee in the morning-

that I look forward to each day.

A CUP OF JAVA GETS ME ON TRACK FOR A SENIOR DAY OF RETIREMENT!

Proud of this young man – my youngest son – SHAWN.

Owner of his own insulation and auditing business for the State of Pa.

For major energy companies that provide energy for heating for the elderly.

He has contracts with both the State and those Energy companies.

In addition to his own companies-

He is a world-ranked pool player.

Winning many tournaments in both singles and team competion.

Many – Many times he has won his way to Las Vegas –

to compete amongst the best players in the country.

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

Here is my oldest son, Troy,

on the left and Shawn.

Troy can and has built houses from the ground up

He can do it all!

My own father was the same way!

So very proud of him-

In great demand back in NWPA.

Hoping they can come down once again for a visit.

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Good memories and thoughts.

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Here is PJ ( Pam ), their dog, and Sherry,

and Bob ( my childhood buddy) –

They came to visit in their RV –

Staying at a campground

just a few miles from our home.

This day, we went to Sunset Beach –

To soak up some sun –

Pam had an injury to her Achilles –

So she sat in a chair-

while the rest of us walked to the NW end of the beach-

Right across the channel to OIB.

This is one of many times in the past half dozen plus years –

That they have visited us on their RV journeys!

Here we Kayak the marshes of the ICW!

We have many explorations of the area together.

And they have entertained making this area –

N.C. – S.C.-

an area they might just call “HOME BASE”!

Time shall tell –

But for now –

It is fun times spent rehashing our past!

Golfing has also become a pastime with us.

And some times the ladies take thrift shopping –

While Bob and I go golfing alone.

We played golf together in our early high school years.

Nothing special about our golfing game –

Just two old friends spending our senior golden years together once again

Many memories of growing up in a little town in NWPA –

Called “ELDRED”!

Thus, it once again after so many years –

Lends itself to forming new –

“GOOD MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS”!

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Papa’s World – Life in pictures!

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Cassidy and Taylor –

Today, they are almost 15 years old.

Their mother gives us a heads-up-

when they and Bode sing in church!

All three of them have no fears –

And each sings the hymns –

that their music director works on with them.

Here is a past memory –

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Sherry – Debbie and Bonnie – Sisters –

All dressed up for church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Today, Sherry and I continue in our Lutheran faith –

At Saint Luke’s in OIB.

LIFE IN PICTURES!

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

Enjoying the Sunset while here on vacation.

A moment in time.

LIFE IN PICTURES!

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

Maybe another trip down here this year!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

A view to the SW from our driveway –

In Cameron Woods Community.

Just after a rain storm –

Everything seems nice and fresh.

Storms move in and out in minutes –

Creating LIFE IN PICTURES!

LOL – I know this feeling very well!

Sitting on the beach –

Watching the people!

Knowing I will return –

On checkout and check-in day –

To observe different people on their vacation!

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

LIFE ON PICTURES!

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LIFE IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – More good vibes in pictures!

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

Working – entertainments – visiting – hosting –

CONNECTIONS do make the world go around!

My sons and their families.

They live far away –

NWPA – some 16 plus hours away.

But they always have a place in my heart and soul

CONNECTIONS through feelings!

Living our lives one day at a time –

And-

living our lives to the fullest.


Both connecting and our lifestyles.

We definitely enjoy our life –

Helping others as much as we can.

Volunteering – caring –

Loving our life to serve as much as we can.

CONNECTING TO ALL OTHERS-

The life we choose to live.

For the both of us –

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

The craggy mountaintops with mist –

Lush foliage –

Wild pigs –

Rain forest –

Warm weather –

And ocean breezes.

CONNECTING OUR RETIREMENT LIFE!

Remembering our Lutheran roots –

A little eight-sided Swedish Lutheran Church –

On a hill named MOUNT NEBO –

In Mount Jewett, Pa.

This is Sherry’s ancestors –

And where she grew up.

CONNECTIONS FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT!

Family – grandkids –

Mother and daughters.

And of course “MARLEY” –

The family grand dog!

CONNECTIONS THROUGH GENERATIONS!

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

CONNECTIONS – MORE GOOD VIBES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – A time in pictures!

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One of my favorite things to do –

Is going shopping with Sherry –

At the “OUTLETS” –

in Myrtl Beach, S.C.

Here, I purchase a Starbucks coffee-

And find a place to sit in the sun-

Sip my coffee –

While people watching –

Until she finishes a certain area for shopping-

And then we move on to another area!

That way, I get to do what I want to do-

And she can shop to her heart’s content! LOL!

HERE ANOTHER TIME IN A PICTURE!

Cindy and Sherry –

Went to an antiques vendor fair in Myrtle Beach.

Just to see if anything caught their eyes!

It didn’t!

But they had a great day together while Buck and I watched TV at home.

Here, they took a picture together –

Another TIME IN A PICTURE!

MY GOOD THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

This picture was drawn by Cassidy when she was 11 years old.

When they were staying here for a week in Summer-

She just sat down at the kitchen island and drew this!

I had to frame it!

HERE ANOTHER TIME IN A PICTURE-PICTURE!

If you are ever in North Myrtle Beach –

A bucket list item to see –

Walk through the “JUKE BOX” doors –

Into the WORLD OF SHAG DANCING!

This area is known as the “SHAG DANCING” capital of the world.

And has been for almost 80 years!

The dance is famous all over the world –

Just Google it and watch them dance!

FAT HEARLDS BEACH CLUB- NMB –

ANOTHER TIME IN A PICTURE!

Many memories of our close friends –

JIM, DOTTIE, CIDNY, BUCK, and us.

ANOTHER TIME IN PICTURES!

WHERE WE LIVE!

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Papa’s World – POSITIVE GOOD THOUGHTS!

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I have always believed in equality for Women.

Sherry and I share jobs around the home.

However,

she won’t let me wash clothes or dry them! LOL

I can carry them into the laundry room

and take them out-

and back to the bedroom.

There – I fold my clothes and put them away.

Dishes – I hand wash some –

I stack the dishwasher –

I have a system for the dishwasher –

Each has its own place,

As does the silverware.

Since most of the time,

it is me who unloads it-

I like that it is organized –

so I can grab like items –

and put them away.

I also do most of the sweeping of the floors –

and run the vacuum.

She does most of the dusting!

We strip and make the bed together –

We both do the cleanups after guests have left.

It’s the little things in life that you do-

that eventually take care of the big things!

We choose the positive sides of life!

It is too short to live life-

with negative thoughts.

We both “LIVE LIFE TO THE PLUS”!

One time,

as we visited my brother in “THE VILLAGES” –

He showed us the VILLAGES magazine –

In it was this picture of Sherry and myself.

I had completely forgotten all about it.

On a previous visit to his house –

We were walking –

and stopped for an interview and a picture.

This was by the radio station in Sumpter Landing!

The radio guy also made a comment –

as he watched us from the big window overlooking the square.

Roger had saved the article –

and was so excited to show it to us.

THUS IT IS A PAST GOOD THOUGHT FOR US!

Ella had one admirer growing up, Bode.

He would shout and wave her on –

as she played soccer in high school –

and on Travel Teams.

Today, she is done playing –

and he now plays soccer himself –

and flag football-

as well as golf.

Maybe in the future,

the roles will be reversed.

BUT THIS PICTURE IS A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Sherry with our friends-

Jo and Paul at the Vietnam Wall –

Reflections of honor –

for those who gave their lives.

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY!

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Papa’s World – House of Plants – Sherry!

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Outside – and when it is extremely cold – we bring it into the lanai! CACTUS!

Sherry has many plants in the house and on the lanai.

Last year, we were walloped by Deer eating flowers, buds, and leaves.

Moving plants around –

trying to hide them from the Deer.

These plants are mostly indoor plants.

They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors!

This one was her mother’s!

We brought it to our home after she passed.

Today, it spends most of its time in the enclosed Lanai!

There are many Christmas Cactus plants –

And they flower at different times of the year.

Ochrid and Christmas Cactus –

They bring a smile to my life when I see them every day!

She has a green thumb for her plants –

I do not water them –

She has a schedule,

and it is best I do not interfere!

The plants in the house bring joy –

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PAPA’S WORLD – HOUSE OF PLANTS – SHERRY!

Papa’s World – Walking 1 1/2 miles to the Kindred Spirit!

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At the end of the street on Sunset Beach – SW end

Is a long walkway and a handicapped ramp to the beach.

This is the beginning of BIRD ISLAND and the end of residential SUNSET BEACH!

Other than the pier some 1/2 mile to the NE –

It is here that you can begin your walk to the KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX –

Almost a mile and one half down the beach.

There are no more houses –

Only large sand dunes and the other side is marsh –

And a sanctuary for wildlife,

This is known as “BIRD ISLAND”!

It is a quiet walk and in warm weather –

Wading in the surf helps to keep you cool off!

As you near the end of the one-and-one-half-mile walk –

A sort of gradual sand ramp marks the –

“KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX” location.

Two benches await you to sit and –

watch the surf –

and write in the journal.

The walk is easy as it is level –

Much more so than OIB!

Here you can see other walkers –

already at the mailbox.

This has been the location for over four decades –

When a “HIPPIE COUPLE” –

carried everything needed to install a mailbox-

And placed a journal and ink pen or pencil inside-

For folks to walk here –

And stand on top of the dune –

Glance out to sea or turn around –

and see over the marsh and causeway to –

Little River and Cherry Grove in NMB!

Walk to the top of the dune behind the “KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX” –

And you will find a large driftwood mass –

With a plaque on it dedicating this spot to those two individuals.

We have been here many times –

Stopped and wrote our thoughts in the journal-

Which is collected by volunteers –

And sent to the University Of S.C. –

To preserve as a way to keep all the writings for people to see.

Sherry is about to climb the sand ramp to the mailbox-

A lone individual looking for shells at the surf edge-

It is a quiet moment –

The old mailboxes have been replaced –

over the years-

But new generations make the peaceful walk down the beach.

Two hippies and a mailbox-

Left us something for generations to come –

“THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX”

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A rare event of snow on the sand.

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Papa’s World – Some humor and good vibes.

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A little humor this morning –

I on the one hand –

wake up almost every morning at the same time.

Very seldom do I just roll over and continue to sleep –

Unless there is a Thunder and rain storm.

That seems to make me just lay there –

Listen to it and drop off to sleep once more!

LOL – some smiles for today!

For me – this is so true.

That is why I buy a higher beach chair.

I do not want people to see me rolling off to my knees-

and attempting to get up! LOL

Sharing a GOOD VIBE for the start of your day!

This most likely is me!

And it is true! LOL!

In a time not so far away –

In the VILLAGES playing golf.

MISS THIS!

If I could turn back time-

Our twin granddaughters-

who will turn 15 on their next birthday-

Playing hide and seek with PAPA!

This would be the squirrel asking Sherry –

Along with the Deer and Racoons –

She constantly replenishes the bird feeder! LOL

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Papa’s World – VIBES – thinking positive!

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I have always led my life with –

“Do the small things in life – mostly – it will take care of the bigger things”!

When talking about the volunteer work we do for the food pantry –

I was asked – “Can they work”?

Now – the people who came and waited for food –

Most were elderly – on fixed incomes.

A few were homeless –

Others – you could tell had emotional problems.

A few were living in their cars.

Different diseases you can not tell by just looking through a window.
I did not know these folks –

And I thought – why would you ask that question?

We were there to help –

And that question – well –

I hope that they never are in that position-

of the people –

who came for food –

Giving – helping – caring –

The little things in life that make the difference!

Near dusk from our driveway –

We caught a glimpse of a space rocket launch –

Going across the sky!

Sherry had been watching the news and it was announced the direction of the flight-

was taking in the night sky!

The wonders of space – rockets – exploring the outer limits –

A good vibe was shared from the driveway.

Routine – for me – going to bed when I am tired – fall asleep –

And without an alarm clock –

wake up between 5 and 6 am. every morning.

Then a half hour of preparing for the day to come-

Getting dressed –

And making my one and only cup of coffee for the day.

Sipping it as I read the paper online.

Skipping the absurd from either the left or the right.

World events – looking for the positive to start my day.

Following sports and checking my emails and notifications.

Then writing my daily blog.

ROUTINES that I enjoy.

Let the new day begin!

Today is a blog on good vibes –

A blog that gently leads you into a day of your life.

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