Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Shirley's for Dinner

Tuesday was cool and overcast. We did go to the visitor center to gather information about the "Shenandoah Valley". We will see the middle section this trip. Scott is being assigned to Charlottesville, VA for College so we will be back into the area later this year or next year.
Tuesday evening we and the "Clan" gathered at Jesse and Shirley's home for a Dinner. Jesse deep fried catfish. Aunt Doris supplied the "Corn Bread", also there was beans, potatoes, and coleslaw, Sylvia made her famous "Apple Pie". Virginia brought a cake.
From the left, Sylvia, Shirley, Kandy, Tom, Virginia, Aunt Doris, Cecilia, and Charles.
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Here comes dinner.
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The food was delicious, and we had a great time visiting.
Shirley's little dog is a bundle of energy and kept everyone entertained.
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The party broke up about 9:30 as the others all have to work .
That's all from here today.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday 4-25

We have been doing routine things here in Suffolk, VA. The Base Plate is installed on the new to us "Escape".

Sunday, after church ,7 of the Family here drove to Corapeake, NC for lunch at a restaurant. The food was good along with the service. We returned to the RV, changed clothes and spent the afternoon relaxing under the shade trees.

This morning we washed clothes, then drove to Aunt Doris's so that Glenn could adjust the storm door. When the door was installed the top rail was not properly adjusted allowing wind and rain to enter. With that completed we returned to the RV.

This evening we have had thunderstorms. Glenn walked the dogs and was caught in a thunderstorm, he had to wait under the Pavilion for the storm to pass. Sylvia drove the car to rescue Glenn and the dogs. All was wet and well.

That's all for now.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

4-22-10

Today is Blood Work and Stress Test. We headed out at 8 am. We stopped at the hospital to have the Blood Work completed. The Doctors office is across the street.
The stress test and pictures occupied about 2 hours. We had lunch at the Cafe, then back to the Doctor for resting pictures. The results will be reveled on April 29.
Yesterday was the Base plate installation. The very professional job was completed by 2:30 as promised. While waiting we rented a car and visited downtown Portsmouth. While in the U S Navy, Glenn's ship,the "USS Little Rock", was stationed here in the Navy Yard for 6 months while being remolded.
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Ships being repaired across the river.
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The cruse ship is in dry dock.
Portsmouth has changed greatly sense Glenn was here in the Navy. We had lunch here.
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Sylvia lived in Portsmouth when she met Glenn. The only things remaining the same are the street names.
That's all from here.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Tuesday 4-20-10

Monday is wash day. With that over we hung around the RV as Sylvia was having some moderate pain with her back. We decided to have dinner at the "Aztecica". a Mexican restaurant. The meal was good. A clown "entertainer" was blowing up balloons for the children. Sylvia kept watching her putting together this kids balloon. When she had finished and presented it to the child, She put together another and presented it to Sylvia.
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Tuesday, the temperatures are warmer today, high's in the low 70's. Glenn intended to wash the RV but never got around to it.
This little squirrel sat on the table near our site.
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Glenn was clowning around with the camera and has this shot.
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We met Dick and Virginia at Aunt Doris's. Virginia and Sylvia are Cousins but were raised like close Sisters. Tonight they arrived dressed alike.
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Mr Boyd's yard is in bloom.
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Aunt Doris's roses are budding.
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The "Snowball" bush has bloomed.
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that's all for tonight.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sunday 4-18-10

This morning Glenn made pancakes. Sylvia got up with a sore back. We hung around the RV and did not attend church. After a hot shower Sylvia was able to get dressed and move without a lot of pain. She began putting together a meal, Billy, Wendy, and Amber were coming to dinner about 3. The meal was great and the visit fantastic.

5:30 Sylvia called Aunt Doris to see if she would be home, We took over some leftover pineapple cake, and visited with her till about dark. Great conversation and chit chat.

This week is base plate installation, blood work and the stress test for Sylvia. The base plate is for the Escape. The blood work and stress test are for Sylvia. Just wanted to keep that straight.
No pictures today. Have to remember to take pictures.
Till later.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Jim and Emilee visit

Tuseday Glenn took the Taurus to the ford dealer to have the air Conditioner looked at. Warm air was coming out. Well, the Dehydrator had a leak. They do not repair, but replace Dehydrators. They also checked the wheels and discovered that the right front wheel had excessive play. Estimated cost to repair both $1600.00. Told them to put the car back together. Glenn walked over to the used car lot and we now have a new (to us) Escape.
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The challenge now is to install a tow plate. There is always something.
Tuesday evening Emilee, Bud her son, and Jim visited us at Aunt Doris's. We did remember to take pictures. Sylvia, Jim, Aunt Doris, and Emilee.
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Buddy is in this one.
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Glenn got into this one.
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We had a great visit. The party broke up close to midnight. That's late for us old folks.
Today Glenn and Sylvia had Doctor appointments with the Heart Doctor. This is Sylvia's first visit with this Doctor. He reviewed her meds and require that she get blood work and wants her to have a stress test. That should give us a better understanding of her condition.
That's it from here.
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Monday, April 12, 2010

Suffolk April 9

We have been here doing the routine things, laundry, rig washing, visiting family, and invited two children and parents to a campfire with marshmallows and s'mores.
We also watch sunsets.
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Some times when we go visit family we close the curtains at the windshield to keep the sun out. The two dogs like to get on the dash to see where we are going. When the curtains are pulled, they poke their heads under to see.
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Aunt Doris planted this Flowering Cherry tree in the front yard. The trees that were there left with the Tornado 2 years ago.
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April 9 was Kandy's Birthday and we gathered at an Italian Restaurant in Suffolk.
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The food was good, the conversation, better.
Till later.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Dismal Swamp and Suffolk Airport

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Wednesday we visited the Dismal Swamp. Two years ago the swamp was on fire. The trip today was to look for wildlife and regrowth. The swamp is just as I would have imagined, water and mud.
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The road into the lake goes past this "house", believe that it's a muskrat house.
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They have elevated wood walkways into the swamp.
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The tree lost it's top many years ago.
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Sylvia was enjoying the stroll.
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Trees in the lake.
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Fish at the boat ramp.
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This snake was lying near the road. No we did not drive over it.
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Rural Virginia barn, interesting.
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We stopped at "Suffolk Executive Airport" for lunch and these three war birds were about to leave.
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Rumor is that they are on their way to Florida for an airshow.
The hangers in Suffolk are the assembly point for restored WW-1 and WW-2 Fighter aircraft. Sylvia and I walked to the hanger and asked if we could look around. The Mechanic said we could and as soon as the golf cart returned he would show us the other hangers with more Aircraft.
A Torpedo bomber like George H W Bush flew.
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A WW-1 German spotter plane.
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A WW-1 Bomber.
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A WW-1 fighter with camouflage wings.
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The planes are all restored to flying condition. All the mechanics are paid, and are "Certified Aircraft Mechanics". No volunteer's work on the structure or engines.
The planes are part of "Military Aviation Museum" in Virginia Beach, VA.
Today we shopped at "Chesapeake Square".
That's all fer today.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Easter Sunday

Sylvia and I attended Church services with Aunt Doris and family here in Suffolk, VA. The service was a cantata. A great service. We came home to change clothes and pick up the strawberry's dipped in Chocolate to take with us to Kandy's cookout.
Denny had the burgers cooking.
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The clan attending.

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We all stuffed ourselves, then Kandy organized a kickball game on the front lawn.
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Later we had to eat desert. not like we were going to get hungry. We had a great time and good food. We returned home just before dark.
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Today we picked up the "Rug Doctor" from "Lowes" and cleaned our carpet. The sand from the beaches created a mess.
That's all from here tonite.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Davis Lakes Campground Suffolk, VA

March 31 we moved to Davis Lakes Campground in Suffolk, VA. This is the campground we stayed in two years ago. Our site.
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We have a view of the "lakes" out our windshield.
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The dogs keep an eye on me when they are not along.
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Lot's of empty spaces. Things may pick up after Easter.
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Friday Sylvia and I attended a music play about Easter, including a meal. Part of the crowd.
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The players.
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The food was great. The play fantastic.
Later!