We have our passport renewals in hand!…Summer solstice today…
Our passports arrived last week, but preoccupied with topics on past posts; we hadn't mentioned we had received both passports by FedEx....
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Difficult to meet new people…No more company coming until Friday…
We've had a great time seeing so many friends since we arrived in The Villages seven weeks ago. With only a little...
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More fun times with friends in The Villages…
Lea Ann and Chuck arrived at the house exactly at 3:00 pm as planned. It was wonderful to see them. Although we've...
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Happy Father’s Day to Tom, our sons, family members and friends…
Today, Father's Day is celebrated around the world in many countries. I wish I could have made this day special for Tom,...
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Fantastic time with Karen and Rich…
Last night was probably our best meal since we arrived in The Villages. We'd eaten at the Blue Fin Restaurant with...
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Tom remembers everything…Guests arriving tonight…
It always makes me laugh when I prepare the "Photo from ten years ago today..." and ask Tom, "Where were we ten...
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Remembering Marloth Park’s treasures…Stunning photos posted by locals…Upcoming busy weekend with houseguests….
Every morning, before beginning the post, I check out Marloth Park's Sighting Page on Facebook for any new wildlife sightings, not...
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Tom’s recent change…He’s a new man…Dinner with cruise friends from 2022…
After spending 42½ working on the railroad and constantly exposed to loud sounds, Tom's hearing was impacted to such a degree that...
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Part 2…Ten year ago as we headed to Izmir, Turkey to see the ancient city of Ephasus…Oh, the crowd!
The main reason we dislike visiting popular tourist sites is the crowds. It is uncomfortable to squeeze through amongst the people and...
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Part 1…Ten year ago as we headed to Izmir, Turkey to see the ancient city of Ephasus…
Gosh, it's hard to believe it was ten years ago that we sailed to Izmir, Turkey, for a tour of the ancient...
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