Catching up ... again

Kickin' back must come naturally as that's just about all we've been doing of late.  Getting reacquainted with friends and family after our winter trip has taking most of our time.  But as you might suspect ... we have had a few interesting moments.

For instance ...

We returned to our house to find that nothing had leaked nor had we been invaded by any critters.  Nothing was out of place.  Nothing.  Oh what a relief.

Sharon's family decided to have a reunion after a 20 year hiatus, so it made for a gathering with many new little faces, sadly several missing faces, but the family has remained intact and thriving.  From as far away as Texas and as old as 85, lots of hugs and kisses all around.  It was a good day.

One big happy family

Here's a picture of the whole clan.  (however getting this group together for this photo was sort of like herding cats)

Our friends Bill and June have joined us at our summer camp with the coach they purchased in Florida earlier this year.  They've already made themselves at home and make a great addition to the existing group.

Our friends Ron and Tammy have upgraded their inflatable boat to a 13 footer with a 40hp motor. Oh my ... Should go like a rocket.

Friends Don and his wife Nancy hosted a gathering of some 25 Chevrolet Corvettes here at the park.  These almost civil hotrods just ooze testosterone and their presence makes any red blooded male a little weak in the knees.  Though not all piloted by gentlemen, these speedsters are still what driving is all about ... whomever is behind the wheel.  I was however a little disappointed in that not one tire was squeelled or squawked.  No smoking tire exits ... no high revving 600hp engines ... just a calm, orderly departure. Come on people ... how about next time giving us station wagon owners a little thrill?

The whole gang

Sure like to see this beauty on the streets of Aruba

Four members of the Model "A" Ford Club of America (and their cars) (www.mafca.com) made a lunch stop at Cousins restaurant and we coaxed them to pull out in front of the restaurant for a few pictures.  More than gracious and eager to please, they lined up for the shots before leaving.  They had started in Colorado and their next stop was Mackinaw City, Michigan.  These old beauties must be pretty tough as when they were new it was the late 1920's and early 1930's.  Try that with the iron your currently driving in another 80 years! I don't know where these folks are eventually headed but they're certainly a hardy lot ... no air conditioning, no soft cushy seats, top speed maybe 45mph, and no cruise control.  Truly life in the slow lane.

So where's Bonnie and Clyde?

As you might of guessed ... I aged the image above so it looked like an old postcard.  Unfortunately the Nike tennis shoes gives its true age away.

Two good looking ladies

And finally we enjoyed an afternoon of silliness and frivolity with the annual 'White Elephant Meet and Greet' at the park.  Owners Hal and Mary provide the hamburgs, hot dogs and chicken while everyone brought dishes to pass.  The 'white elephant' involves each of us bringing a gift (sometimes goofy) to trade off to one of the other camp members.  Lots of laughs and a great way to kick off the summer season.

So there you go ... I'm caught up and ready for the next adventure.

Still livin' the dream.

Phil