It is Personal

 

This is history. There were many men who used things like this goat wagon to travel around neighborhoods and sell pictures.  You had to trust the man, because the picture would not be available for a week or two. This was taken an the Imperial Mill village, in Belmont, NC. That is Sherry and her brother Johnny.

For today:

I remember funerals as a kid. But death is so outside A KID's BOX.

Really it is not an obsession on mine, but I think it appears so. For us in our 80s (I will be 86 in January) must admit we do think of it more, that is normal. I mean for years I would say, Sherry and I have 10 to 15 yeas to travel, now my HOPE is about 5 years.

I KNEW in my heart this period would come if we lived, and thank the Lord we have. So now instead of looking for another RV, we KNOW we will have to learn to make roots?  Nah it is too late for roots. LOL

We are approaching the end of a year. This year has been a little better than 2023, I am honestly thankful for that.

I am told I should be thankful that our health is good. They say the family problem you have is bad, but imagine handling them with financial difficulties, or worse, handling it all with heart, diabetes, or other physical disabilities.  Yes, I know that, and I try to be thankful, well I am thankful, BUT……. (And then he continues} What if Sherry up and left you?

“Oh that won’t happen my friend, I fixed that. I told her if she planned to leave me to let me know, I was going with her! So there!”

(Note: That is a family thing, not original. Sherry’s sister told her husband Elmer, If you ever think of leaving me, let me know, because I am going with you!)  (true dat).

I am glad you put up with me here, I will gripe more tomorrow or later.  But I used to be such a nice, sweet guy, good looking too. Just wait until you look in the mirror and wonder who that is? I am not even going to say wait ‘til you are nekked and walk off and notice some of your skin is just catching up, and when it does it just sags. ;-O

I better shut up, But honestly, I love you guys.

 

Nite Shipslog

PS 

 Thank each of you for stopping by.  Having friends is important. As I age, the shaking hands and hugging friends continue to reduce in number.  Thanks you for being YOU!