Monthly Archives: July 2013

More memory than anticipation

Posted on July 30, 2013 by barbaraehardy

With this move to Florida, I’ve been thinking about life, and suddenly I realize that mine has become more about memories than anticipation.   It’s probably all that photo sorting and accompanying remembering that has triggered this, but that doesn’t take … Continue reading →

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The cabin at Douthat

Posted on July 29, 2013 by barbaraehardy

It really wasn’t roughing it…and TG for that! 

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Home

Posted on July 27, 2013 by barbaraehardy

It always feels so good to get back home, doesn’t it?    We had a good drive up from Virginia….8 hours yesterday;  only four today.   We like that pattern, as it allows us enough energy to unpack and do the laundry … Continue reading →

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Winding down

Posted on July 24, 2013 by barbaraehardy

Our vacation week is winding down.  There seems to be a weather pattern:   rain in the morning;  sun in the afternoon; rain again at night.   Really warm and humid, too. Don’s cousin Pete has come over to visit twice, and … Continue reading →

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A much deserved vacation

Posted on July 21, 2013 by barbaraehardy

At least we think it is.  We arrived at Douthat State Park in Virginia, Friday afternoon.   It’s lovely, quiet, all the things you want for a vacation spot. Our log cabin is quite luxurious….there’s even a microwave in there.  Not that … Continue reading →

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And the farewells begin

Posted on July 18, 2013 by barbaraehardy

As the house looks more and more like a loading dock,  the friends are looking for ways to say goodbye.    It really does appear that we are going to move. On Tuesday, Jane, Pat, and Cheryl treated me to a … Continue reading →

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The older grandchildren

Posted on July 15, 2013 by barbaraehardy

I was sorting through old photographs the other night, and that reminded me how much time I used to spend with Emily and Austin;  at my house, at their house, out and about, you name it.   Now that they are … Continue reading →

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A progress report

Posted on July 14, 2013 by barbaraehardy

We survived a three-day garage sale.   Lucky for us, the weather was perfect.   But what strange things these events are.  One man wanted a large frying pan for his camper.  I didn’t have one in the garage, but I did … Continue reading →

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Here a birthday, there a birthday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by barbaraehardy

This is a big birthday week for us.   My Emily turned 17 yesterday;  Don’s Aaron, 14 the day before.   It was a too-rare treat to talk with him Monday night.  Then, today,  Don’s son turns 44. One of my 87 … Continue reading →

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Quick follow up

Posted on July 6, 2013 by barbaraehardy

Don’s truck was, indeed, ready yesterday, and boy, does it look great.  Like it was brand new.     My car is also fine now….and for less than $500, always a miracle.    So we are once again a two-vehicle family.  Whew. Hot … Continue reading →

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