Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Still Alive and Kicking

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Prior to leaving Hot Springs Park, we made a day trip to a small community in Arkansas that houses a classic car collection.  Bob was in heaven for a few hours drooling over a 1956 Mercury Montclair . We own one also but sadly ours is not a convertible and not quite in the same pristine condition.


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It was fun to see the full potential of his car as he is once again working on it little by little. Thank God for his determination ! (This picture was taken of his car at our local car show last summer)


We have been back home again  for three weeks and if I had my way about things I have to admit that I would hit the road again in a New York minute.    In as much as this was my first experience of being a snowbird, I didn’t expect the feelings of “let down” upon coming home.   Wouldn’t one think that we would know ourselves inside out by this age?   I think it is more a case of…OK, we came home, gathered with family,  enjoy seeing everyone… they are all doing fine….now let’s go !

 
Much of the past six months has been quite warm here in the Northland and I assume the seasonal cold and flu germs thrived.    Bob and I have managed to find a few lurking that knocked both of  us off of our feet  for the past week.   Kim, Bob’s oldest daughter,  came to the rescue and  made a pot of chicken soup…what a gal !  Thanks toots, we are back on the mend.


My intention has been to continue blogging,  taking the suggestion of other blogging  friends with ramblings of local pictures and events.     Just prior to catching our bugs, we took the camera out to do just that and headed out to the community of South Haven on Lake Michigan.   I am afraid that Murphy was  riding shotgun because suddenly the wind and rain picked up dampening  the camera as well as the spirits. 

 
Sherri and Randy, the couple we met as we left Hot Springs, have kept in touch and I really believe that Sherri and I have become one another’s lifeline.   I feel such a relief and confidence knowing we will enjoy traveling in tandem next winter not only for Randy and Bob’s continued therapy but also the tremendous caregiver support we have to offer each other.    It is such a gift !


Life truly is like a box of chocolates.   Have a good day
 

10 comments:

  1. Thanks Fernando for straightening my brain out....Bob's car is a 1956 Mercury...not a 1965. I once again stand corrected.

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  2. So glad u are going to continue with the blog when not traveling, was worried as had not heard from u in weeks!! Some things at home r interesting too, i know i have struggled at times thinking of something 'blog worthy' Take Care! Have a great summer!!

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    1. Thanks Loree for the welcome back mat. It felt good to write another blog once again...kind of like getting back into the saddle. All is well.

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  3. I was beginning to wonder what happened to you. Glad you're back! I don't think it's so much the subject of a blog but how it's written.... if Donna Cave can make cleaning house sound interesting (and funny) that's proof that you can write about anything! What a great thing that you've met a traveling partner with such like interests and needs!

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    1. Thanks Sharon...it is nice to have been missed. Blogging is good for the soul !

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  4. I think it's great that you're looking forward to heading out again!

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  5. So good to hear from you again. Also glad that you are going to keep blogging away and keep us all in touch. Those months just fly by and before you know it you will be on the road again. Bob is looking great, by the way. I can only imagine how wonderful it is for you to have found a travel friend who understands what your life is like up close. Big hugs to you and keep writing! I have cut way back on blogs I follow and yours was one I chose to keep.

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  6. Michael would be drooling over those cars, too. He is a car nut and can just about say what year and model any old car is. Glad you are back online!

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  7. I am so happy that you have found traveling friends for next year. So sorry to hear about the dreaded bug finding you. Doesn't seem fair! I think you should just jump back in that RV and take off, if only for a few weeks at a time!

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