After almost a week at the beach with only six days of sunshine, Lee and I were glad to be back in Vale. We closed the house for the Winter months, said our good-byes to our friends there and packed the car and headed home on Thursday October 15th.
Our "borrowed" animals, Bella the great blond dog that belongs to our granddaughter next door, Flo, the sweet beagle that lives across the road, and Tommy the vagabond white cat were overjoyed to see our return. Flo, the beagle was so excited she almost turned cartwheels. Even though they belong to others, they claim us and we love them all. It is good to be missed!
It seems our calendar filled rapidly with doctor appointments, reunions, and other obligations that have become a part of our daily lives. It is good to go away, but sometimes better to return home! Many times I have been asked why we do not spend more time at the beach. Perhaps if we were younger, that would be good, but at this age, home is always better!
The Kanipe reunion was held on Sunday, October 17, and Lee's middle son and family spent the night of the 16th with us. On Monday, October 18th, we left for a visit in the mountains of Virginia with younger son and family. It was a good trip. The weather was beautiful and the view from the Shenendoa Valley was spectacular. In spite of a chilly evening, we enjoyed watching both grandsons play football. Elizabeth prepared a picnic supper complete with hot soup, and a warm apple crisp dessert! It was a beautiful night as we sat under the crescent moon and enjoyed time with our family.
The following day we met one of our transplant couples who live near Roanoke for lunch at the Cracker Barroll. Returning home that evening we were tired, but very happy!
