My eldest son used to jump up in my bed when he was around 2 years old and carefully pile every pillow in the house on top of me. As I lay there, pleasantly smothered I could here his little voice asking me...

"...are you BASHED, daddy?...you BASHED?"



Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Summer OH TEN - SAYING GOODBYE

Two weeks goes by so fast when you are on vacation. Our time was short.

Time for one more good fishing trip with Rob and joining us this time, his daughter Juliana. Joe caught the big striper, Ju caught a shark, Casey caught the big blue and Mary caught the fluke. Great day at sea! Thank you Rob and family for always taking such good care of us when we visit!

Time for one more great meal at the Frat's house. Fresh bread, home grown tomatoes, Italian cold cuts, home-made wine and pastries from Ambrosia. Yum yum. We traveled so far and ate at so many great places this vacation. We saved the best for last. Thanks Rita & Pat for the great food and for being such good friends over the years!

Time for one more night out with friends at the Frog Pond. Lisa sang to us and we closed the place down. Don't have to go home but....

And it was time for saying our goodbyes to family. Vic & Nancy's had us all over for a cook-out. Everyone was there! Guy and Nancy cooked up a storm. We ate, drank and sang songs well in to the evening. We hugged and said our goodbyes. We were sad, but happy. We are SO LUCKY to have such a loving and generous family. The love from all of you is the magic that makes our vacations so special. THANK YOU!

Then it was back in the van for the drive down to Virginia and the return train trip home. Stopped at McDonald's for breakfast. What says ROAD TRIP more than an Egg McMuffiin? The trip home was one of reflection. What a great time. From DC to Rhode Island and all points in between. The food, the people, the good times. The memories are ones that certainly will last a lifetime!

Enjoy the PICTURES!

And enjoy the VIDEO

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