We had a great early autumn visit to see Alex and Nikla Lancksweert (in Philly), then to see my son and wife Scott & Johanna in So.CT, then to see many old friends Around Simsbury,CT and Mass., then to revisit lovely old Maine.
Dispite gasoline prices, we toured there in our faithful old Camper....so that we could take our dogs (Rose, Matisse and Pascaline) with us. We all had a great time and saw many, many old friends. It was a lovely visit and we came back renergized as virtually everyone we saw were healthy and going well.
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| with Marie-Anne's step son Alex, wife Nikla, and adorable Lorelai | In NYC, had a terrific time with daughter Audrey shown in the lovely apartment they let us stay in near Chinatown | Another Sergio shot; we treated us to a remarkable dinner at his posh restaurant (the Delicatessan in East Village) |
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| Watching a group puzzle contest in a Chinatown Park; lots of people doing Tai Chi there, | Ms Lehardy in our digs in East Village | Audrey took us on a harbor curise to see NYC's waterfall Sculptures |
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| Many, many waterfalls. It was freezing during the ferry ride | Enjoying our Harbor Tour | Lovely Harbor sunset in NYC! |
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| "Camping " out at the Brynes'place in CT; They watched the mutts andlet us take the train into NYC (Thanks Tim and Kathleen).Gabriella's friend Liam checking it all out. | Visting with Kathleen and Liam | We saw good friends Richard and Judy Martindale in Granby, CT |
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| With good friends (Lee, Nancy, Mary, and Hal) in Simsbury | Lunching with Martha Austin and Al and Lydia Schoenbruun | We were so happy to see all of M-A's good pals at the Morris/Litchfield Post Office. |
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| A reunion Poker Game and an excellent Italian dinner at Pionz's near Ellington Ridge.(Leviton,Trifari (just stand by), Pionz, F K Morris, and Ted Flanders) | At least one trip to Cape Elizabeth Maine is always on our agenda there. Had a delightful stay. | Capturing loose bithday balloons |
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| Oops. Wrecked a tire but found good repair shop in Saco Maine; had excellentThai luch while we waited. | Hippo sculture by our famous potter/designer Nancy Magnuson. She and Hal live in the boonies next to a lovely quiet state park in So. Mass. |