2018 was a wonderful year for us and we hope it was for you as well.
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| Flagler Beach 2018 |
Early in the year, Cathy and I set out to cross off an item on our bucket list. We hooked up our small, little used pop-up trailer, left Green Bay where the temp was -9 degrees and headed to sunny Florida. With the guidance of some Early cousins who did this type of traveling for years, we visited some beautiful sites and stayed at some remarkable parks. Full disclosure: we did abandon our campsite when the temperature dipped into the 20s. However, as a testament to just how much we enjoyed it, we have plans to do it again this winter.
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| St. Patrick's Day 2018 |
We completed our 3 month adventure with a three week stay in The Villages. Bill and Karen Early graciously allowed us to stay in the home they were readying to sell. We truly enjoyed our time in Florida as it afforded us time away from the harsh Wisconsin winter and allowed us a chance to visit with our cousins, my brother Bill, and friends. Kathleen and Erin were able to fly down and join us for St. Patrick's Day.
We returned just in time for a 22 inch snow fall. Winter had the last laugh!
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| Kathleen, Cathy and Erin in NYC |
In early summer, Cathy and Erin joined Kathleen in New York and had a chance to drive up to the beach at Montauk.
This summer was the first time since retirement that we could spend major portions of our time in Fish Creek. We truly enjoyed our time up there, again with family, cousins and friends.
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| Bill Ken and John in Times Square |
In fall, my brothers, Bill and John, joined me for 5 nights with Kathleen in NYC in her one bedroom apartment! She was a wonderful host and we were all impressed with all the city had to offer.
Seventeen years ago we went to Ireland. Upon our return we said we'd like go again but for a longer time, after retirement, so this year we did. In November, Cathy and I flew into Dublin, went North (Belfast and Giants Causeway), West (Ballintubber and Killarney, South (Kinsale) and East (Dublin). Kathleen and Erin joined us for the week of Thanksgiving. Ireland is a beautiful country, rich in history.
Merry Christmas from the Blaney Family!
