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Papa’s World – Family meets up – cousins-sisters!

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It had been years since they were all together-

And even though half were not here-

They reflected back on youthful memories!

Sherry – her daughters Tammy and Debby.

Next is Bethany ( missing her sister Chrisy and her mother Debbie – Sherry’s sister)-

Then Natalia and her mother,

Bonnie – Sherry’s sister.

Missing from Bonnie’s sons,

Ethan and Nigel!

The event was the senior graduation –

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Of Debby’s daughter, Sarah.

at her home in Lake Holiday, VA.

Growing up, all the cousins and sisters –

Were at family gatherings!

Now, they are far apart-

From Tenn., Pa., Va., and N.C.

A little more than half the cousins were here.

They all grew up attending family functions.

Family from Sherry’s side is very important.

I have very few left from my side –

And my sons live back where they grew up in NWPA!

A niece and great-nieces

And great-great-nieces and nephews.

A little more than half were here to celebrate Sarah’s graduation.

Sarah is sixth from the right in the long light color dress!

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Papa’s World – Early years – memories!

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6-25-1982 –

the day we were married –

Looking back – we combined two families –

her two daughters and my two sons.

My sons – we would have on weekends –

the rest of the time they lived with their mother.

Her daughters would go every second weekend-

to their father.

Long weekends were our “VACATIONS” back then.

We had a twelve-passenger second-hand van.

Packing picnic lunches and dinners –

going to state parks –

visiting family –

rarely overnights –

Camping – her father had a fifth wheel!

Money – well – we had none.

We did what we did –

and what we could afford –

It was a memorable time –

Many memories – fun times –

and we were together.

EARLY YEARS – MEMORIES!

Sherry – Bonnie and Debbie –

sisters!

Barb and Bill –

Mother and Father.

We spent a lot of time at their country house.

Her father had a workshop –

and he taught me a lot about finishing.

He was a union carpenter –

who made many – many fine furnishings.

we still have the hutch he made for Sherry –

and he made each of her sisters one.

They had a fifth-wheel camper –

we had tents for us and the kids.

We would meet them at the campground –

And their camper became home base for cooking –

and getting out of the rain.

Many fond memories of back in that time!

EARLY YEARS – MEMORIES!

This is so true –

the innocence of a child!

College soccer – first Maddy-

and now Ella who has completed her soccer senior year in college.

Travel teams for both granddaughters –

H.S. teams –

Journey to Lynchburg to watch both play-

Maddy – University of Lynchburg –

And Ella – Randolf College –

where as a Freshman –

She became the first to start and play all games as a freshman.

EARLY YEARS – MEMORIES!

Living life in our new neighborhood –

making new friends and neighbors.

We choose Cameron Woods Community –

Being close to two beaches –

and over 30 golf courses.

But – we have found new friends –

a plus of moving here –

and one couple has a cottage-

back where we lived in WNY!

Small world –

good friends and good neighbors.

EARLY YEARS – MEMORIES!

Our home here in N.C. –

No snow or ice –

cold – yes but the Sun warms it up!

Living in the South after the first 50 years in N.Y. and Pa.

We have found our new home after all these years.

EARLY YEARS – MEMORIES!

Taylor and Cassidy –

when they first lived with us-

as they were waiting to move into their new home.

Now – fourteen years old –

and in the eighth grade.

If only we could go back in time!

THE EARLY YEARS – MEMORIES!

Papa – Taylor and Cassidy –

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Papa’s World – Sister-in-law takes us for lunch at Fishy-Fishy!

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Sherry and I have opposite birthdays – Hers is 7-5-1949 and mine is 5-7-1949!

I think for the past 43-plus years – we are meant to be soul mates!

To celebrate both our birthdays – my sister-in-law Debbie –

drove us to Southport, N.C. for a late lunch at FISY-FISHY on the water –

as a way to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to both of us!

A view from the railing of the water and boats docked to eat here!

A look out over the bay toward I think Oak Island or Baldhead Island –

from the railing of FISHY-FISHY!

Debby noticed this sign on it MEADVILLE, PA. where she once lived and also lived in WI.

The restaurant is huge – both inside and outside covered seating.

Covered with signs and neat ornaments like this frog!

We have been here numerous times when strolling the streets of Southport shopping.

It takes us about 45 minutes to get here.

On the waterfront here are maybe six or more places to sit and eat and drink!

They also have my favorite draft beer – RED OAK – which is unique to coastal Carolina in this area.

Not an IPA but is red in color.

If I see it in any eatery – it is my go-to beverage.

A wall of funny signs greets you on one side of the covered outside between the two bars.

A good day of sitting on the water eating “LINNER” –

This is what Sherry and I call the combination of LUNCH and DINNER!

A celebration of birthdays at FISHY-FISHY – thanks to Sherry’s sister – DEBBIE!

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