A Blessed good morning and Happy Easter. And to my Jewish friends, a Happy Passover (Pesach) which began on April 8th. For both celebrations the festivities will be muted by the pandemic created by the Covid-19 virus. Since I arrived back home from my winter trip to Florida on March 8th, I have remained in my apartment most of the time. I ventured out of my building with both mask and gloves on brief excursions perhaps three or four times. Because several residents have contracted the disease and are quarantined, mask and gloves are worn within the building as well to throw out garbage and recyclables, do laundry and pickup mail. On these occasions it is rare to come in contact with another resident. Social distancing is the order of the day. Fortunately, I am well stocked with all the essentials and have kept myself busy throughout the day; contact made with the 'outside world' thankfully is made via the Internet and phone. Everyone who reads this blog has been impacted by this event and each have their own story to tell.
With loads of time on my hands and as a change of pace, I thought I would create this blog and feature My Visitors as the subject matter. This topic has always appeared as a link along the sidebar of my blogs. It is here where I've kept a visual record of the many people I have come in contact with throughout the years of my RV travels. The social isolation that now faces us has propelled the value of friendship to a higher level. It is this awareness that I'd like to share with my readers; all the folks I have become acquainted with over the years. Family, friends and people I'll never see again are presented here; some have passed on. Perhaps you'll see yourself. These 219 people represent 20 states and Canada. Each has a story and background that I've been privileged to know.
NY
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93
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FL
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40
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SC
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17
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VT
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10
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CT
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9
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PA
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6
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CA
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5
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OH
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5
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MD
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5
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TX
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5
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NJ
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4
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NC
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4
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WV
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4
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MA
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3
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KS
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2
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NH
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2
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AK
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1
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OK
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1
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CO
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1
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MI
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1
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1
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| Jason and Granddaughter Sara Miami, FL |
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| Carlo and Marybeth Poughkeepsie, NY |
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| Stepsisters Sara and Ivana Miami, FL and Poughkeepsie, NY |
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| Elaine Peekskill, NY |
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| Diane & Stella Peekskill, NY |
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| Judy & Tony Peekskill, NY |
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| Bea & Bill New Rochelle, NY |
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| Kathy & Joanne North Palm Beach, FL |
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| Ricardo Fishkill, NY |
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| Marina & Gregg Peekskill, NY |
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| George & Vicki Clermont, FL |
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| John Modena, NY |
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| Elaine & Ellen Amawalk, NY & Croton-on-Hudson, NY |
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| Danny Peekskill, NY |
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| Granddaughter Beca Irvine, CA |
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| Ski & Sharon Rochester, NY |
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| Sarah & Josephine Poaquag, NY Fishkill, NY |
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| Cathy & Nick Peekskill, NY |
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| Alex Ossining, NY |
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| Jack & Noreen Hopewell Jct, NY |
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| Larry Stormville, NY |
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| Roberta Slate Hill, NY |
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| Sonia & Jim Somers, NY |
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| Tony & Doreen Fishkill, NY |
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| Clarekyle & Mary Pennsylvania |
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| Marilyn & Tom New Port Richey, FL |
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| Tanya Palm Bay, FL |
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| Mya & Mark Port Orange, FL |
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| Zahni Jacksonville, FL |
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| Zane Port Orange, FL |
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| Sue & Ray Troy, NY |
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| Rick & Jan Florida |
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| Sergio Menlo Park, CA |
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| Jimmy & Alex Peekskill, NY |
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| Fred & Jean Ohio |
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| John & Martine Stormville, NY |
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Christopher, Chris,
Annabella & Daniela
New Jersey
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Charlie
Peekskill, NY
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John
Hopewell Junction, NY
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Shaniqua
Kingston, NY
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| Vicki Marie & Christie Dingman's Ferry, PA |
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| Bob, MD & Anthony Londonderry, VT |
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| Mike Vermont |
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| Doug, Lou, Josh & Brittany Jericho, VT |
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| Bear Jericho, VT |
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| Tim & Marsha Travelers Rest, SC |
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| Ryon Lyman, SC |
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| Annette & Larry Inman, SC |
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| Dale & Hunter Lyman, SC |
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| Richard & Kristina Greenville, SC |
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| Lynn, Rita & David Lake Greenwood, SC |
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| Jane & Ken Greer, SC |
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| Daisy Greer, SC |
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| Evan Greenville, SC |
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| Tom & Cousin Kathy Southington CT |
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| Reid, Elena, Erin, Lisa, Jenna & Jeff Southington, CT |
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| Logan Lewisburg, NC |
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| Jimmy Connecticut |
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| Jack Peekskill, NY |
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| Carl Buffalo, NY |
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| Tommy Arkansas |
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| MaryEllen & Oscar Mecca, NY |
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| John & Jean Westchester, PA |
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| Karen & Warren Burlingame, KS |
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| Maria & Nancy Montrose, NY |
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| Ken Florida |
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| Jorge Mercedes Tech who checked Winnie in White Plains |
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| Dave, Mike & Jim White Hall, WV |
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| Darin White Hall, WV |
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| "Pop", Matt & Ed Hancock, MD |
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| Rudy & Lisa Hancock, MD |
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| Guy Ontario, Canada |
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| Ron Oklahoma |
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| Pam & Ken Dayton, Ohio |
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| Carlo New Port Richey, FL |
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| Kevin Tampa, FL |
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| Lonie Viera, FL |
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| Matt & Tanya Palm Bay, FL |
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| Denise Palm Bay, FL |
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| Frank & Sean Katonah, NY |
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| Claudette & Michelle Florida & New York |
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| Henry Houston, TX |
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Cheryl Ann
Durango, CO |
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| Randy Buchanan, NY/Tampa, FL |
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| Frank Croton-on-Hudson, NY |
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| Gabrielle, Mike & Kiki Croton-on-Hudson, NY |
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| Bailey Poughkeepsie, NY |
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| Cooper Wake Forest, NC |
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Dina
Cortlandt Manor, NY |
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| Diane Peekskill, NY |
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| Kathy & John Peekskill, NY |
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| Ed & Diane Peekskill, NY |
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| Bob & Barbara Peekskill, NY |
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| Kathy & Ray Clermont, FL |
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| Diane Katonah, NY |
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| Tricia & Craig Celebration, FL |
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| Georgia Celebration, FL |
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| JayCee & Pete Croton-on-Hudson, NY |
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| Marybeth Poughkeepsie, NY |
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| Silvia, Chuck & Aaron San Jose, CA |
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| Grandson Aaron San Jose, CA |
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| Gaetano & Marco Poughkeepsie, NY |
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Savannah & Summer
Wake Forest, NC |
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| Dominic Fishkill, NY |
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Barbara & Cousin John
Medfield, MA |
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Angie
Pawtucket, RI |
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Margaret & Tom
Vermont |
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Julia (Jasmine not shown)
Vermont |
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Mom (96 yrs old)
Fishkill, NY |
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Amy & Evan
Brewster, NY
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Maryanne
Bradenton, FL & Brewster, NY
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Tony
Bradenton, FL & Brewster, NY
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Tom
Buchanan, NY
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Kathy
Buchanan, NY
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Andy
Verplanck, NY
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Nicole
Verplanck, NY
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| Dave Peekskill, NY |
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| Donnie Lake Peekskill, NY |
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| Mike Lake Carmel, NY |
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| Mike Peekskill, NY |
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| Robin Hopewell Junction, NY |
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| John Westchester County, NY |
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Jim
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
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Lisa & Maurizio
White Plains, NY
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Roger & Wendy
Bluffton, SC
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Sean
Cortlandt Manor, NY
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Valerie & Phil
Montrose, NY
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Tina & Harley
Croton-on-Hudson, NY |
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Jim & Missie
Boynton Beach, FL |
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| Pat Van Cura Del Ray Beach , FL |
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Kori & Scott
Boynton Beach, FL |
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Cheri & David
Boynton Beach, NY |
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Shannon
Boynton Beach, NY |
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Derek
Boynton Beach, NY |
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Norma
Boca Raton, FL |
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| Gary Michigan |
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| Al Ohio |
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| Joe Erie, PA |
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Mya
Port Orange, FL |
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Bob & Mary
Putnam Valley, NY |
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| Pat & Marty Georgetown, TX |
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| Wayne Phoenicia, NY |
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Debbie & Rodney
Athens, Texas |
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| Kevin & Chris Yorktown Heights, NY |
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Liz & Shawn
New Hampshire |
Great Job, Charlie!!!! You are truly blessed to have so many friends!!!
ReplyDeleteIn a nutshell, you've said it all. Thank you, Jack.
DeleteNice to see all those faces, Charlie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Roberta
Thanks Roberta. With 10 summer RV excursions planned and deposits paid, I'm not optimistic about another enjoyable RV season. I know it's a "wait and see" situation but.....I do miss it already.
DeleteWonderful! So many beautiful people with stories for you to share. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sean. So glad you were a part of it.
DeleteYour "Winnie Wall" is filled with so many memories for you. Glad you documented it all.
ReplyDeleteI will have to sneak Lucy over to get her documented once we're next in CPP.
Stay safe!
Thank you. A glance at any time at 'the wall' does elicit a specific event; the husband of the family from NH temporarily fixed my broken AC, WV fellas determined I had bad propane causing yellow flames in the stove, the couple from NH gave me the rest of their firewood when they had to leave early and the crowd at CPP who attended your get-together brought back great memories.
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