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Papa’s World – YEARS of MEMORIES – not in our minds – but PICTURES!

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Cassidy and Taylor – when they lived with us between houses!

I think back to those times –

and how much gratitude we have to have been able to share

times like this are a picture –

and priceless memory!

They were always dressing up in costumes – playing house –

To see them once again brings a tug to my heart!

Ella and Maddy –

Oh, how they have grown and prospered.

Today Ella is 21 and Maddy is soon to be 24!

The BIG sister is now the LITTLE sister as Ella is 5’10”!

One more year of college for her-

and she will be teaching PHYS ED to young children!

Maddy is a Scientist-Geologist for a major environmental nationwide firm!

Here again are memories in a picture.

The main street where I grew up as a child –

middle of the picture toward the top –

a flag is waving and a green shingled roof is visible –

that was my home –

and today it still is in the family as my great-niece lives there –

85 years in my family!

A small town in NWPA –

on the NYS border called Eldred.

Many fond memories of that street and after H.S. –

I rented an apartment above the Western Auto–

next to the Post Office-

with the two flags on the left side of this picture for over five years!

Here again, are memories in a picture!

The day we were married 42-plus years ago on June 25th. 1982!

Seems this was only yesterday-

yet here we are all these years later.

Our life has taken us from WNY – to NVA – to S.C. – to now N.C.-

in those 42-plus years.

Living our retirement in Cameron Woods Community in OIB, N.C.

Today we are a destination point for our families –

for some it is a very long 14-hour or more drive –

for others, it is 6.5 to 7.5 hours.

But that makes for new pictures and new memories to be preserved!

Sarah – left front –

with the other granddaughters – now almost 18 years old –

funny and very helpful –

always lending a hand –

always a smile –

and sharing my interest in all things Paranormal!

The little girl here is all grown up and like Ella – is almost 5’10” tall!

Sarah – a beautiful young lady now –

full of spirit and loves classic rock songs –

A PICTURE OF MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES!

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PAPA’S WORLD – YEARS OF MEMORIES – NOT IN OUR MINDS – BUT IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – About family – memories in time!

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The family has always been a top priorty for the both of us –

bringing together two sets of children – her daughters and my sons.

Those early years were tough money-wise –

as we had none!

But – we made do – packing picnics and going to State Parks –

little side trips – doing what we could with the little we had.

But – it also was a time when we made many fond memories –

We purchased a large old van – twelve seater – so we could go as a family.

We kept it together and it was good for a couple years –

then we found one four years old but only had 15,000 miles on it.

Instead of seating twelve –

it seated eight!

Her father built a platform bed in the back row taking the third-row seat out –

with storage underneath – we could vacation.

By that time my oldest son had graduated and moved on.

Vacations to the beaches became our family time together and also with close friends!

Then grandkids started coming along – the two sets of kids were now on their own –

We were empty nesters and it was time to move on ourselves!

We transferred to NVA.

Life had changed – and the daughters followed us South – the sons remained in WPA!

Life had once again changed and we went along with it!

The three oldest grandkids were growing up –

And then there were SIX GRANDKIDS – and the only boy!

Life had changed – but in the next few years – it would once again change!

We would look around – the older ones were so busy –

And our 401K took a hit – 30% down – but the value of the house increased!

It was time to sell and move further South!

We would go but still be able to drive back in seven hours!

We wanted to be somewhere warm – no snow or ice and play golf year-round!

So – we selected the border area of N.C. and S.C. – OIB – Cameron Woods Community!

Our move to this area was smooth – as was the selling of the house.

We had enough money to build our new home.

We are near the beaches – golf and entertainment –

and have become the FAMILY VACATION HOME!

Today they are much older but still want to spend time with us!

We are happy here – this is where we will live out our lives together.

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Papa’s World – Fun times – pictures turn into memories!

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Memories come flooding back when you see a picture!

“OMG – I completely forgot that!” when viewing a picture!

Yet – there it is in a picture!

After raising our children –

it was on to the next memorable part of our lives!

Being a grandparent to five granddaughters and one grandson!

We also have two grandsons from my youngest son –

but they live far away –

and just do not have much contact with them –

but – we would love to have them visit.

Watching the grands grow up –

playing soccer – gymnastics – horseback riding –

parts in plays – flag football – swimming – academics –

vacations – the whole interaction is priceless!

We are a close-knit family – her mother – GIGI – is now gone but never forgotten.

The Swedish genes from her are passed on down –

from mother – to daughter – to daughters to grandkids!

Our memories are there –

but seeing them come alive in a picture is –

well PRICELESS!

My blog is sort of a Journal –

a place for future generations to visit –

read and see our lives unfold!

I wish I had something like this from my ancestors –

but mine are mostly memories –

passed down by word of mouth!

The epitome of my life is to leave pictures of memories –

To further enhance the generations to come –

of who – what and where we came from.

My hope is someday –

someone else will take up where I leave off!

Sherry and Papa – married – 6-25-1982.

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Papa’s World – Memories of Life!

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

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

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

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

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

Memories from childhood!

Living life to the plus with a sense of humor!

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

Laugh a little – laugh a lot – just laugh!

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Papa’s World – Pictures from the past – family and friends!

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Back on our patio in Brambleton, Va., and before first grandson Bode –

Sherry and I with all five granddaughters –

Fourth of July – all red-white and blue –

PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

My mother – Mary – passed at almost 98 years old – here she was in her 90s before she passed.

Always caring – always gentle and so many people loved her.

Someday I wish I can achieve what she did in having so many people care for her.

Gone but never forgotten –

PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

Back in WNY – we raised our children and had so many good times with our dear friends –

Elaine and Steve – playing organized volleyball –

cards and games – cookouts –

and GOLF!

Still to this day, we are in touch!

PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

When we were first married and lived way out in the country on the East Windfall Road-

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

Nearest neighbor at the end of driveway and one as far across the field-

For 5 1/2 years we lived here – winters – had to have the driveway plowed so often –

Took two days to mow the lawn and driveway with a ride mower.

Wonderful memories of our early years together.

PICTURES FROM THE PAST!

Maddy – who soon will turn 24 –

On her first day of school being hugged by her sister Ella –

Love them then and love them today!

PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

LOL – LOL – humor – laughs and it is true! LOL

My family – not pictured my younger brother who passed away earlier –

Roger – ten years older -Donna – fifteen years older-

and my dear mother – Mary –

They are now gone but remain in my memory and heart.

PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

Sherry – June of 1982 – on our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic –

So many stories of the week we spent there at the all inclusive resort!

First time for either of us out of the country other than Canada.

We had so much fun and so many memories to share –

PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – Past times remembered!

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Tammy holding Bode with Marcus – on this day – Sherry had her first grandson –

He has since been all boy – playing golf – soccer – ice skating and flag football.

Soon he will turn ten years old – and he sent us a text message –

“He was trying out for Travel Soccer” !

He later sent another message –

“Today at my travel tryouts – I scored Three goals and blocked Five goals – I think I’ll make it in travel!”

Almost soon to be ten years old – he is following in the footsteps of his cousins –

They also played travel – Maddy and Ella and then on to college where they also played!

PAST TIMES REMEMBERED!

On one of our many times to visit our NYS friends at Lake Chautauqua – Sherry rode the bow on a trip around the lake with Buck and Cindy.

Cindy and I had just gone riding a tube –

Many fond memories back in WNY!

PAST TIMES REMEMBERED!

Sherry tees off on a par three – one of our wishes was to move here to afford to play golf!

We purchased a first tee card that gives us discounts on over 50 courses-

Most are a short drive from our home in Cameron Woods Community!

Retirement in the South – beaches – sun – surf and golf!

PAST TIMES REMEMBERED!

Easter sunrise service on Ocean Isle Beach – since we moved South –

numerous times we have attended these services at sunrise!

PAST TIMES REMEMBERED!

When family visits for Spring Break – gather on the canal at a friend’s house on OIB to Kayak!

Many memories of hiking – exploring and sand and surf!

PAST TIMES REMEMBERED!

Boating the ICW with friends and family.

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PAST TIMES REMEMBERED!

Papa’s World – Remembering the past.

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So many times in the past 18-plus years –

we have traveled across the country to attend the Juice Plus Conference –

held every six months alternating coasts!

Always a learning experience and seeing friends from across the nation.

The Pandemic slowed me down because of being in an airplane –

but when it is driveable – I will go.

I have had Covid twice – so I am as careful as possible.

REMEMBERING THE PAST!

SWEET BETSEY! She was the best dog and I miss seeing her in the yard or when we visit.

She belonged to our neighbors Diane and Steve three doors up from us.

She would greet us each time we walked by – her whole body wagged as she would rub against our legs.

She was never tied up in her yard and she would not leave the yard.

She made these little guttural sounds when we would watch her and go over to take her out.

I still find myself “SEEING” her when we walk by the yard.

SWEET BETSEY – REMEMBERING THE PAST!

Our LITTLE CASSIDY – who draws such wonderful pictures for us to frame.

Here is one she drew a couple years ago –

and I have another framed and hanging for me to see every day over my desk as I write!

She is so creative – this one was when she was ELEVEN YEARS OLD!

REMEMBERING THE PAST!

Tanny and Marcus and the first grandson – in November he will be ten years old –

Five granddaughters and then Bode.

Today he golfs- plays soccer and flag football!

REMEMBERING THE PAST!

All these past memories – bring joy to my heart!

Tanny and Marcus – with the twins Taylor and Cassidy – now going to be fourteen years old!

They were early – each weighing over one pound – so small –

Today – Taylor is almost 5’7 1/2″ and Cassidy is 5′ 5″ tall – she is catching up.

Both play the violin and Cassidy has trained herself to play the piano!

Taylor rides horses and would spend all her time with them if she could!

REMEMBERING THE PAST!

The day we were married – 6-25-1982 – a change in both of our lives.

We both committed to one another and remain that way today.

REMEMBERING THE PAST!

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Papa – Sherry and Les – whom I have known since the mid-70’s –

and we played softball together –

REMEMBERING THE PAST!

Papa’s World – OLD TIMES – memories – pictures!

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A little humor to start the day off! LOL

Papa – Sherry – Pam and Bobby – my best friend from grade school – High School –

We have known each other for years and years –

Now – once a year they come to a campground a couple miles from our home –

And spend a week or two –

We explored the area and played golf – which a long time ago we also played.

I always have a lot of memories growing up in Eldred, Pa.

And so does he – which makes this all the more memorable!

Pam and Sherry have hit it off – that makes for more memories!

Papa – Terri and Mike – my niece and brother.

They too – are gone now – way too young – but I have so many happy memories growing up with them!

My sister lived right next door and I grew up with her children. Rick and Kelly.

Today – Kelly lives in that house and my great-great niece – Brandi – lives in the home I grew up in!

The family has been in that home for 80-plus years!

LITTLE TOWN USA – Eldred, Pa. Northwestern Pa. next to WNY border!

This is how Sherry and I live our lives – trying to be helpful and giving –

Creating lasting memories for family and friends!

Sherry’s mother – Barb ( GIGI ) a beautiful lady – she stayed the winters with us –

Always loved going back to Mount Jewett in the summer for the Swedish Festival –

Barb’s mother came from Sweden – and Mount Jewett, Pa. was founded by the Swedes!

The festival is a grand four-day event held each year with a parade – carnival –

games – contests – music, and a game of chance at the Firehall along with chicken BBQ!

Vendors line the street – food can be purchased at different locations and a little

Swedish coffee shop serves great homemade breakfast – lunch and dinner –

and all kinds of pastries!

Barb was named Queen one year!

Papa – Sherry – Elaine and Steve – our long-time friends from back in Portville, N.Y. where we lived.

We played volleyball for years together – golfed and raised our families together!

They still come to visit both in NVA and in N.C.

We have known them since the mid 80’s.

FRIENDS AND MEMORIES – always will be!

Papa – Sherry – Cindy and Buck – we were neighbors since 1988 in Portville, N.Y. but knew them from before.

Today – we have since moved and once again have ended up 33 miles from them in N.C.

Today – once or twice a month – we get together and golf – we also go to live shows –

dinners or events.

MEMORIES OF TIMES GONE PAST – AND NEW MEMORIES OF TIMES TO COME – FRIENDSHIPS!

Sherry – on our honeymoon in June – 1982 – in the Dominican Republic – a long time ago!

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We spent a week at this resort – first time out of the country for both of us –

A lot of funny stories while here but those are for another time.

PAPA’S WORLD – OLD TIMES – MEMORIES AND PICTURES!

Papa’s World – A TIME FOR PICTURES AND MEMORIES!

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TRISHA and SHAWN – my youngest son and his wife.

Shawns son and my grandson Ryan – memories in time.

Granddaughters – Maddy and Sarah – memories in time!

Granddaughters – Sarah and Taylor – who will be as tall as Sarah and Ella! Memories!

Troy and Andrea – my oldest son and his partner! Memories!

Sherry – first-time visit to Charlotte- Memories!

Our open-air stage and park at Ocean Isle Beach – Memories – free concerts from May to October.

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A TIME FOR PICTURES AND MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – A lot of pictures of memories.

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Sarah looking for seashells – on Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

One of our favorite things to do – golf with friends!

The grandkids – when they were small.

Sherry and some of her team members of TEAM GENERATIONS – 18 years and still going strong.

Tammy – Sherry and Debby – mother and daughters.

Sunset at our home in Cameron Woods Community!

Our wedding day – 6-25-1982.

Before Bode – when they were little!

Our view from the condo we lived in for nine months at Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach.

Where we built our house and now live.

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Papa’s World – New Memories!

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Playing Winter golf – while it was almost 60 degrees – it was gray and cloudy –

Still – we had a good day and went for dinner after.

A new memory – good friends and fun playing golf.

Having all six grandkids on the beach for vacation –

a past occurrence forming a new memory in time!

After we sold our home and before we left for North Myrtle Beach –

a last hike with family through the forest –

A lasting memory for us!

When friends come to visit – we go to the marsh and do shots! LOL

A lasting memory!

Our 40th anniversary with a group family picture –

A priceless memory!

A Sunset at our home and the next day beginning a new memory!

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Papa’s World – Past relived through pictures.

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When they were young –

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

It seems like yesterday we took this picture –

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

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

Sherry’s mother Barb –

Debby and Tammy daughters of Sherry –

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

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

friends for years and years.

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

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

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

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

PASR RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn –

while they live far away –

they are always in our hearts-

PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!

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PAST RELIVED THROUGH PICTURES!

Papa’s World – Memories of family – friends in pictures!

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Good day – everyone – A little humor to start the day!

A very long time ago with Sherry’s mother and father.

Debby in front – Tammy with her arm around Bill.

We are at Rolling Thunder in DC with Nathan and Auntie.

Playing golf with friends!

Friends visiting from Tucson – in a walking tour of D.C.

Bode when he was young – today he is 9 going on 10!

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

MEMORIES OF FAMILY – FRIENDS in PICTURES!

Papa’s World – Sharing pictures of family and friends!

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Back in Brambleton before we sold the house – six grandkids – five granddaughters and one grandson.

PICTURE OF A MEMORY GONE PAST!

Celebrating a neighbor and friend’s birthday – CHEERS – SHOTS and GOOD TIMES!

A very long-time friend – grew up in the same town – played softball together – and yes – we drank some beers together – this might of been one of those times! LOL

When friends visit from AZ. A day trip into DC. exploring – walking and taking in the sights and sounds!

Our friends from back in WNY – Portville – Kurt and Carol – still friends after all these years!

At our home in Brambleton – Cassidy and Taylor – now 13 and Sarah – now 17 – MEMORIES – PRICELESS!

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PAPA’S WORLD – SHARING PICTURES OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

Papa’s World – Some more memories in time.

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Before our first grandson came along – five granddaughters –

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Long time bestie – Jimmy and me – and I can not sing!

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

One of the early in their lives birthday party – the twins – Cassidy and Taylor and their dad Marcus.

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

A winter snowstorm at our townhouse at Ridgetop Commons in Fairfax, Va.

Here is Maddy helping Papa – she is now 23 years old!

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

My mother Mary – she passed away almost 98 years old –

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn-

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

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SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Papa’s World – Memories of good times!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Papa’s World – OLD PICTURES MAKE MEMORIES!

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

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

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

memories in pictures –

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

MEMORIES.

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

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

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

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

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Papa’s World – Good Times in Pictures!

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Three oldest granddaughters – at Lake Anna for my 60th birthday!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Alawys a sunset from the park in Ocean Isle Beach behind the stage!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Spending time with the youngest granddaughters.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Christmas at home with Sherry and her sisters.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Mount Nebo Lutheran Church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Sherry attended this church growing up – built by the Swedes in 1886!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Go to Sunset Beach clear on the West end – park and walk down the beach – this becomes Bird Island-

1 1/4 miles you come to THE KINDRED SPIRIT mailbox- take out the journal and write a thought –

People have been doing this for almost 1/2 a century!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Always a good time with friends – trips – vacations – just get together.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Part of our family – grand dog MARLEY!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Friends and Memories!

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The six of us have been friends for a very long time – three of us are from the same small town in NWPA.

The other three are from a small town very close to WNY.

Today – we have all moved to N.C. – within 3 1/2 hours of one couple and 40 minutes apart of the other two couples.

We try to get together every 3 to 6 months –

Saving friendships is priceless!

FRIENDS and MEMORIES!

New friends since we have moved to Cameron Woods Community – neighbors –

The time we have been here is where we want to be and friendships have developed.

Friendly contest of NFL teams – fire pits and generally good times.

FRIENDS and MEMORIES!

Again we have made friends with part-time neighbors -traveling to their home city to meet up –

sharing a lunch and brew –

all because we moved to Cameron Woods Community!

FRIENDS and MEMORIES!

Reconnecting with my best grade school – Jr. High and High School friend from all those years ago.

Today – whenever they travel – they stop and see us –

Staying at a campground and with us –

A lot of years have passed – but that friendship remains.

FRIENDS and MEMORIES!

In our SENIOR years – maintaining FRIENDS is a way to remain young at heart –

A way to form new MEMORIES and maintain OLD MEMORIES –

FRIENDS and MEMORIES!

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FRIENDS and MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – MEMORIES-GOOD TIMES-PICTURES!

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We have been friends for a very long time – vacations – golfing – trips and just hanging out!

MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES and PICTURES!

Sarah – now 17 – Maddy – now 23 and Ella – now 20 – where has the time gone!!!!!!!

MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES and PICTURES!

With new neighborhood friends – BOUY’S ON THE BEACH in NORTH MYRTLE BEACH!

MEMORIES-GOOD TIMES -and PICTURES!

TRISHA and SHAWN – my son and his wife-

MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES and PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Good times – Pictures – Memories!

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When lifelong friends get together – and golf- MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES in PICTURES!

Son of my youngest son – Ryan – my grandson –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES – MEMORIES!

We lived in the snow belt in WNY and NWPA for 50 years –

yet the most snowfall we have ever experienced was in NVA next to the Dulles Airport – 48 inches!

Here is a picture and another foot fell after I took this!

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

We called her “TINY” – today she is 5’10” taking after Sherry –

Little Ella – a junior in college –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Halloween all those years ago – a PIRATE and a LADY!

Papa and Sherry –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

All from WNY and nearby Pa.

Friends for years and years.

Now we all live in N.C.

GOODTIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – PICTURES – MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES!

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Sherry’s father BILL – served in WWII –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and her mother – Barb – GIGI –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry with her two sisters and mother and father –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Books in PICTURES provide great memories for our little ones!

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

And now a grandmother herself – Sherry with the oldest granddaughters – Ella and Maddy-

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

And again – this time with Sarah and Maddy – Sarah takes after Sherry and is 5’10” –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

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

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Papa and Taylor walking -I love these moments in time!

Friend for almost 40 years – neighbors for almost 10 years – love moments in time!

My son Troy and Andrea – here comes the sun! Love memories in time!

Sharing time with my boyhood best friend - memories in time!

Mother and daughter working at the food pantry! LOVE THESE MOMENTS! Debby and Sarah!

POSITIVITY memories in time – with love and understanding!

My son Shawn and his wife – Trisah – love memories in time!

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Papa’s World – MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS and PICTURES!

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Our hearts belong to Sunsets at SUNSET BEACH, N.C.

Walking the walkway – very long – to the beach and seeing this –

is like MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Sherry to the left with her two sisters and her parents – Barb(GIGI) and her father Bill –

She reminds me so much of her father-

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Family gathering at the Swedish Festival in Mount Jewett, Pa. PARADE!

Front with hat – my son Troy – Papa – Taylor and Cassidy with my great niece – Kelly.

Tammy holding Bode ( now nine) next to GIGI!

Back – my youngest son Shawn and Trisha.

Her sister Bonnie taking a picture and Lee sitting in front of her!

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Buck – Cindy – Sherry – Papa in Muirs Woods among the giant redwoods.

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Bode – after five girls – the first grandson.

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Walking the beach with Debby and Ella!

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Papa’s World – LIFE IN MEMORIES!

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Friendships that go back to the mid-70s until now – friends forever!

LIFE IN MEMORIES!

Friendships made in church – moved and still friends!

LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!

Far away family – loving from a distance!

LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!

New neighbors – new friends – creating new memories!

LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!

Old friends reunited – making new memories!

LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!

At a business conference – making old memories with new friends!

LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – LIFETIME MEMORIES!

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June 25th. 1982 – our wedding day in a little church in Portville, N.Y.

LIFETIME MEMORIES!

Through the years - to the present –

LIFETIME MEMORIES!

Family picture – a few years ago –

LIFETIME MEMORIES!

Before Bode – family picture-

LIFETIME MEMORIES!

At our 40th anniversary a little over a year ago – family picture-

LIFETIME MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – MEMORIES IN PICTURES – part twelve!

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I attended This elementary school in the fifth and sixth grade in Eldred, Pa.

It was brand new then.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Maddy – when she graduated from the University of Lynchburg with an Environmental Science degree –

She now works as a Scientist – Geologist for SCS company in the environment and hazardous waste.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Our wedding day on 6-25-1982 – the beginning of our life together.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

JUNE 25th. 1982 – married – the beginning of our life together.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Sherry on the right – left her sister Bonnie and then her sister Debbie.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Taylor and Cassidy the twins when they were little!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Sherry – front Bonnie – then Debbie and their father Bill!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Sherry – Papa – Ella and Maddy. The day we took the Metro to Arlington Cemetary and then walked across the 14th. street bridge and did a walking tour of Washington, D.C.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Mother and daughters – Debby and Tammy!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES PART TWELVE.

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Papa and two ladies in his life – every once in a while I can get cleaned up! LOL LOL!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

I thought this quite funny although this PBR is what I drank before moving to NVA!  LOL!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

From our American Olean Tile days – then Dal Tile – Adam and Peggy – when friends visit!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Diane and Steve – our neighbors in Cameron Woods but they also are from WNY and have a vacation home on Rushford Lake – a small World!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

When in North Myrtle Beach – one of our favorite hang-outs – “FAT HAROLDS”!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

A long time ago in Washington,D.C. – hanging out and exploring the Capital!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Hanging with neighbor friends in FAT HAROLD’S! Bill and Marcea!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Part V of Memories in Pictures!

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It all started with Sherry and myself on 6-25-1982 – the day we were married.

Although we dated for a year and one-half – we had two sets of children – her girls and my boys.

While my sons remained with their mother – I picked them up every weekend.

The girls remained with Sherry and I raised them.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

We both have a sense of humor – we both like to explore new places and see the World!

We lived near here for nine months – while our new home was being built.

Loved this area – but anything we purchased would have had to be remodeled.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

When they were young – Taylor and Cassidy – our twins who now are teenagers.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Our grandaughter Sarah who is now 17 – where has the time gone!!!!!!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Now we golf – walk the beaches – volunteer and have good times with neighbors and friends!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World Part IV – memories in pictures!

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Gathering seashells with Taylor – MORMOR – Cassidy and Bode – the young grandkids love doing this!

On the East end of OIB – near the groin.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Early morning Sunrise in front of our house and driveway – and we have Sunsets in the other direction.

We selected this lot after coming here in the afternoon to see how the Sun came across the property-

East to West – with the house facing North and the back facing South!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

On our visit to Ashville, N.C. at a very $$$$$ resort – we stopped to check it out!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Our picture was taken for the directory of Community Lutheran Church in Sterling, Va. when we were members there.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

The twins Taylor and Cassidy – they stayed with us in between housing moves –

they are between 2 and 3 here in my lap – fascinated with videos on the computer!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Now they are teenagers – Taylor and Cassidy and MARLEY!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Part THREE – Memories in Pictures!

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We have traveled the World with Cindy and Buck – here we are at Sierra Nevada Brewery outside Ashville, N.C.

Always a fun time exploring and seeing new places.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Our journey in Health began 18 years ago and Debby joined us then and still continues her journey today as a QMND in The Juice Plus Company.

Here we shared a French Vanilla Complete drink – health in a glass!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

A rainy day at the outdoor music concert at Ocean Isle Beach Park!

With neighborhood friends Marcea – Bill – Diane - Papa – Sherry and Steve not in the picture.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Andera and Troy – my oldest son – have been to see us once and I hope they come down again.

I am proud of this young man as he can build a house from the ground up – everything!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Trisha and Shawn – my youngest son – owns his own energy installation business for the Elderly in the state of Pa.

They have been down once and looking forward to them coming again! Proud father!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – More memories of life!

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Our life together has been residing in four states – WNY – NVA – SC and NC – initially growing up in Pa.

Neither of us like the cold – snow and ice weather.

Now we live on the border of N.C. and S.C. – where we have almost no snow or ice – but at times a heavy frost!

We live near two beaches – Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach.

We also have during these 40-plus years made life – long friends!

Jimmy and Dottie – I have known since to late 70s. We all grew up in the same town in Pa.

Cindy and Buck were their friends and then ours as we moved next door to them in 1988!

Today – we get together at each other’s homes – play golf – sing songs and generally have a great time.

There is much laughter in this group of friends!

Our close friends – on the beach – listening to live music!

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Papa’s World – Pictures tell memories of the family!

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It all started for Sherry and me on June 25th. 1982 when we were married – the second time for the both of us – combining my two sons with her two daughters!

Today – both daughters are married with families of their own – living in NVA where we moved from.

My two sons still live back in NWPA and have come down to visit last summer.

The rest of the family has also visited and we look forward to everyone returning!

We still explore and do different things – dressing up for Halloween – driving new roads and seeing as much as possible!

Our friends visit – Bob and I went to grade school and then graduated from the same H.S.

Lifelong friends and now with Pam – his second wife – fun times!

Our only grandson from Sherry’s side – Bode – going to follow in the footsteps of his cousins whom both play and played soccer in college – Bode is going to be another soccer player!

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Papa’s World – A lifetime full of memories!

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Over the years we have experienced so many fond memories – family and friends!

The family gathers back in NWPA where it all started at Mount Nebo – a Swedish Lutheran Church built by ancestors in 1886 – in Mount Jewett, Pa.

The church today still holds special services throughout the year and the town has a yearly Swedish Festival celebrating the heritage of the immigrants from Sweden who settled here!

The church is now considered a historical church as it is eight-sided and modeled after a church still in Sweden.

Some nineteen years ago – Sherry and I and her mother Barb and sister Debbie – journeyed to Denmark – Sweden, and Norway for a ten-day bus trip exploring the countries!

Going back to where her ancestors came from was a highlight for Sherry and her family!

Some day we would like to take a trip to where my ancestors came from in Ireland!

Now we have a set of twins – Cassidy and Taylor who just turned thirteen years old!

Here is what they came home to all those years ago!

Cassidy and Taylor with their mother Tammy – all three have the same birthday which was not planned!

At three years old – while selling their home – the family moved in with us – and here they are at our front door – Cassidy on the left and Taylor on the right.

I still remember the time I found them in the downstairs half bath – with the door shut and they had set up house playing in there – so cute!

Today Cassidy and Taylor with Bode who will turn nine – Cassidy is 5′ 4″ and is gaining on Taylor who is 5’7″ and will be close to 5’10 when done growing!

Bode is also going to be tall and all three take after Sherry who is 5’9″ – Ella is 5’9″ and Sarah is the same as our other granddaughters. Maddy is 5’6″.

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Papa’s World – Memories from our Past!

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Friends all these years – Dottie – Cindy – Sherry – from back to our roots – WNY and WPA!

Dottie and Jim came to our wedding some 41 years ago!

We met Cindy and Buck through Dottie and Jim.

We ended up being neighbors to Cindy and Buck before they moved to Wilmington, N.C.

Dottie and Jim later moved to Va. Beach – Jim – Sherry and I all worked for Dal-Tile!

Papa – Buck – Jim – Jim and I played softball together in the mid-70s and worked together at American Olean Tile in Olean, N.Y. Now Dal-Tile.

Jim introduced me to Buck some 38 years ago!

Friends all these years and we all still get together every 4 to 6 months!

Now Sherry and I live 32 miles from Buck and Cindy.

We now live near two beaches – four and six miles away.

Our view every day if we choose to! Living the SALTY LIFE and our dream life one day at a time!

Our view from our front yard looking to the West! Thanks for reading and HGD!

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Papa’s World – Little things create big memories.

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TAYLOR “NOW’ our horse-loving granddaughter – growing up!

TAYLOR AND HER MOTHER – “THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE – LIFETIME MEMORIES!”

We gather memories in thought and pictures – lifetime events that seemed small back then but turn into LIFE!

Life is full of little thoughts – but practice in life turns into positive happenings!

Many years ago – the four of us – friends – neighbors – decided to golf – fun times – laughter and friendships!

Today – living a mere 35 minutes away – we try to get together once a week or two – golfing in our senior years!

We were neighbors – back in WNY – and we decided to try and get the girls into golfing – they wore gloves because their hands were cold – laughing at us as we washed our balls –

Now – we are senior golfers – playing mostly scrambles guys vs. gals and they mostly win!

A LITTLE THING SUCH AS GOLFING HAS TURNED INTO A BIG THING FOR US TO WITH ONE ANOTHER!

A “LITTLE” bit of humor to bring a “BIG” SMILE! HGD!

A LITTLE TRIP AND A LUNCH – BEING TOGETHER IS PART OF OUR BIG SALT LIFE!

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Papa’s World – Living – family – grandkids – friends – memories.

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That about wraps up my game – but – I enjoy it and it is a way to get outdoors!

Our granddaughter Ella is far right – a Sophomore at Randolf College receiving an award for her soccer performance on the team.

Our granddaughter – Taylor – grooming a horse – who loves to ride – she would spend all her free time in the stables!

My GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Friends are priceless and memories through time – living out our senior years!

Taylor’s first ride on a horse – now her dream one day is to compete.

My LITTLE HUMOR FOR THE DAY – let’s DRINK SOME COFFEE!

MARLEY and ME – Love our grandkids GOLDENDOODLE!

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Papa’s World – Past times in pictures!

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In North Myrtle Beach for the Saint Patricks Day parade – living out my heritage!

During the Holidays home is where the decorations are!

One of our “WHY” reasons to love the Carolinas – golfing at Christmas time!

Sunsets at SUNSET BEACH – never is old!

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Papa’s World – Looking at the Past!

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Thanks to this man – our past is preserved in our National Park systems – keeping America beautiful and preserved.

Our national parks are priceless – seeing what the long-ago past was like!

The beauty of a sunrise on the beach in N.C. What it must have looked like hundreds of years ago!

Sunset over the marsh of Sunset Beach, N.C. The wonder of nature painted in the sky!

The resources of the ocean and the wildlife around it!

Conservation of the environment – clean air – clean water – recycling – part of our lifestyle.

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Papa’s World – PICTURES – MEMORIES!

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BEACH TIME a long time ago – Grandkids – now we live near the beach – all will come and all have!

MEMORIES – when they were young with GIGI – Sherry’s mother!

SUNSET over the marsh at SUNSET BEACH – never gets old!

OUR ENTRANCE TO WHERE WE LIVE! Living the dream – the SALT LIFE!

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Papa’s World – Family pictures – memories.

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My youngest son Shawn and I last summer at the pier. Sunset Beach.

Spending time with children and grandchildren – making memories

Om oldest son and his partner – Andrea at the beach last summer – looking forward to them visiting once again.

Four of the grandchildren – Taylor – Sarah – Cassidy and Bode – this year when we went back home!

SIX grandkids – Bode – Cassidy – Taylor- Sarah – Ella and Maddy – years ago – love the memories.

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Papa’s World – Random thoughts and pictures!

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Good day to all – here is a good thought – a way to start your day!

A cool evening with a welcoming Solo Stove firepit! A way to take the chill off in the evening!

One of our favorite pastimes – just enjoying being out there!

Holding our twin granddaughters who now are twelve years old!

Memories of fondness from the past!

My LITTLE SMILE for the day! LOL

The twins today – Taylor to the left singing – the tall one and Cassidy to the right singing – Taylor is just tall for her age!

Love Willie and love his words of wisdom.

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Papa and Sherry were at a Washington Nationals game before we moved to the Carolinas!

PAPA’S WORLD – livinglifedoingitmyway.blog RANDOM THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!