Every Picture Tells a Story

The story here is about a local businessman, Ralph Andy, who we talked with about our RV lifestyle and after looking at our blog decided he wanted to buy a rig. Our reward was a case of his wonderful homemade wine. We hope we see Ralph on the road some day.
We drove to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia with Nanc's sister Judy (left) and her husband Bill to spend the day with another sister Michelle (right) and her husband Keith. We had a great time catching up on what they have been doing during the past year since we visited their home in Maryland last October. It was also great to again see Judy and Bill who we visited in Florida and Colorado while on the road.
We went out to dinner with our "old" card club. You can tell by the smiles that they are all enjoying their retirement.
We listened to this trio that includes two former students, guitarist Dan Baker and saxophonist Josh Dunlevy, playing some great jazz.
More dining out with former co-workers. Only Ed and Donna (left) are still working so we had to wrap up early so they could get rested up for the next day.
Retired and working friends meet for lunch on an in-service day. John (left) and I had a beer to celebrate both of us signing sales agreements on our houses.

Enjoying a wonderful home cooked meal at John and Marlene Antonetti's (above) home along with their family to celebrate my brother Rick's recent birthday. We enjoyed John's homemade wine with our dinner.

My brother Rick and his wife Denise and their new stix and brix home in Nevillewood, (aka Presto Heights) PA. We think the Dutch Star will look good in the driveway on future visits.

We spent a couple of days at Mike and Sherri's cabin on Pymatuning Lake and did some fishing from the pontoon boat. It really was not as cold as they all appear. Below is Captain Catfish with the big catch of the day.

We are having a great time here in Wash, PA. We have been very busy getting everything done since we don't plan on being back here for a couple of years. We have had a great time visiting family and friends. We have been eating way to much, but it has been great going to the restaurants we frequented when we lived here. Nanc has also gotten together with "the girls" for lunch, shopping and game playing. We are looking forward to seeing Rich and Valerie Frayer, fellow full timers, who are going to stop here the weekend before we depart. They are going to sell jewelry at the Seven Springs Octoberfest at the end of the month. If we get everything done this week we plan to hit the road on the 21st. We are beginning to get hitch itch to get travelling and the temps are starting to get below our comfort range.