Monthly Archives: September 2010
Finding a New Life
My hiatus and lack of blog posts has been due to a relatively uneventful week of recovery. Apologies go out to those that called or emailed regarding our status. It was heartwarming to find so many of you interested in our well being. Surgery proved extremely successful–the entire tumor was removed and no hint of … Continue reading
An Amazing Surgeon
Just wanted to take a few minutes to let all know that everything went OK with the brain surgery. Less than 48 hours following the procedure I was back at Chris and Jay’s home to relax for awhile. Jay thought it was funny for me to going thru mail and paying bills already. So he … Continue reading
Almost Game Time
I am not yet capable of expressing in words how appreciative I am of the emails, the phone calls, comments, and well wishes from all of you. This will be my last post for a few days. I’ve gotten the head trimmed to the peach fuzz in preparation for tomorrow. It’s almost game time and … Continue reading
Cancer Redux
We left our rig back at LIW for convenience. After arriving back in western PA, we spent the evening with Chris and Jay, friends whom we take advantage of quite often. That’s the real measure of a true friend; being able to put them out, having them extend themselves, all the while making you feel … Continue reading
Friday Farewells
We made a trip to NJ yesterday as Ryan needed to borrow our truck for the evening. Our stay wasn’t long as Thursday evening is the time set aside for any workampers that can get away to meet for dinner. The entire crew of the 20 remaining workers were in tow and the candid barbs … Continue reading
No Yesterdays On The Road
Fully retired once again. No work, no commitments, no time schedule. The sun once again has become my alarm clock. I enjoy the brewed coffee alone while Robin and Brutus continue to dream. A morning walk through the campground, around the lake gives time for reflection. My own contentment allows for thoughts to run rampant. … Continue reading
End of the Line
We don’t usually work on Mondays but Jerome (park manager) asked us to work the cafe. It would be the season hurrah for the cafe. From here on out it only opens briefly on the weekends. Feeling it may be busy, he was sure we could keep up with the orders. Busy! Short order cook. … Continue reading
Seeking Discomfort
Today was a bit melancholic. It’s our last Sunday working here in the Gnome Cafe. Tomorrow is our last regular day of work as the season comes to an end. School is back in session, and the number of campers coming through the week won’t justify keeping the cafe open through the week. However, there … Continue reading
Conjuring Up Days Gone By
OK. So you’re a baby boomer. Being in your 50′s or 60′s you find yourself conjuring up memories of days gone by. You find your mind interested in things you experienced as a child. “Back in the day” is a large part of your conversational repertoire. And there’s that yearning for things nostalgic. You want … Continue reading
Take a Morning Ride with Me
Erin has been here for a week now and Ryan and Carolyn came for an overnight stay the other day. Running around with them and just spending time reminiscing causes daily chores to get overlooked. Such as taking time to procure necessities from the grocery store. The other morning I got up early to run … Continue reading
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