Monson, MA to Red Bay, AL

Monday Sept. 26, we moved out and headed Southwest toward Red Bay, AL. We followed I-84 in Conn. and New york to I-81 South in Penn.

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We stayed just South of Harrisburg, Pa near the Susquehanna River.

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The path was then down the Shenandoah Valley into Bristol Tenn. The trees are starting to show color.

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Chattanooga Tenn and the Tennessee River.

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We arrived in Red Bay, Al and the repair routine began.
We met Bob & Molly, Jim and Ellie in the campground awaiting repairs. That evening Bob and Molly went with us to "The Rattle Snake Saloon".

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The group.

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With Sylvia.

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A group had ridden horses down to the Cave.

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The cave is open and kinda cute.

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We had our repairs completed and a crack was discovered in the top rails. The fix has a back log of 20. Sylvia and I decided to move to Tanner, AL to visit with our Son and his family in near by Madison, AL. Red Bay will call us to return for the repair.
We left the dogs in the Motorhome today when we went to our Son's. They so wanted to go.

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Thats all for today.

return to Monson, MA

Labor Day and we are on the road Northeast toward Monson, MA. We stayed in Lickdale Campground, Jonestown, PA. The hurricane Lee was chasing us up the coast, we arrived in Monson Tuesday afternoon with all the winds and rain. The reason for the hurry is that Sylvia has an appointment in Holyoke Hospital for a pre-operation visit. The Mammogram results of Two weeks ago showed an abnormality. The biopsy confirmed the growth and we made the decision to have it removed. We wanted to be with Scott for his promotion to LCDR. We had the operation delayed till after the Labor day Weekend. Sunday we spent the day with our family here in Chicopee, MA. Monday morning we were up at 5:30 so that we can walk the dogs and have time to be in Holyoke Hospital by 7:00 am. Sylvia was prepped and sent for another Mammogram to verify the location. Sylvia was taken to surgery about 10:30. She was returned to recovery by 11:00am and released to go home before noon. Today, Wednesday, Sylvia is resting (includes doing a wash). She is having some pain, but has some good pain relievers. We will be in Monson till the Doctor visits are complete and we have good weather to once again head South by Southwest.

Scott's Promotion

Today our Son Scott is promoted to the rank of Lt. Commander in the Navy. Sylvia and I came to Charlottesville, VA to watch the proceedings. Well after the official words were spoken, Scott asked me to place the rank boards on his shoulders. That was a great honor for a humble retired Carpenter. The link to all of today's pictures. https://picasaweb.google.com/110340011357391494952/ScottsPromotionToLCDR0912011. With the ceremonies completed, we all stopped to EAT and drive up the hills to a wine tasting. A great day here with our Son and his family.

Verona, New York

Tuesday morning, we are on the road again, Now headed to Verona, NY to visit my Brother and Sister-in-law, Al & Jan. We are staying here.

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We went out to eat at Jolies steak house. the interior is all wood.

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We also allowed Sylvia to eat.

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Wednesday Al had an eye exam so we met them for lunch, eating again.

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We had to stand near something that was older than we are.

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We returned to the RV to rest and relax as tomorrow is travel day. The ponds in the park.

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We will have to return to Monson, MA after Labor day so Sylvia can have the "Stereotactic Breast Biopsy" in Holyoke Hospital.
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Sylvia's Biopsy

This morning we are up at 5:30 and on the way to Mercy Hospital to the Mammogram area. Sylvia had a mammogram two weeks ago, they found a suspicious area and today will take a biopsy. We will have the results tomorrow.
Sylvia is on a rest program the remainder of today and suspect she will be sore tomorrow.
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Alex's birthday and a car show

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Saturday was the annual car show in Sunsetview Farms Park. Some of the winners.

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The Best in Show.

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The car track set up at the campground.

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We all went to the playground.

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Sunday in Chicopee. The Party.

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I know how to do it .

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Just what I wanted.

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I can open this now?

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Watch your toes.

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What's this button for?

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Givin the girl a ride.

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ou didn't like the ride?

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Nice croud on a very hot and humid day.

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The pinyatta.

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At last the cake.

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A great birthday and he even became 4 today.

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Sunset in Babbling Brook Park

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The rain today cooled the temperatures and created a great sunset.

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The river from our yard.

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Another relaxed day by the river.
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