Here's Dad at 90 on his birthday - this is in the den
Dad and his girls (Lori, Me) - dining at the William Penn Inn (est. 1714)
More dining at the William Penn Inn - Dad worked with these folks and they still gather for lunch. We heard many tales over a lovely meal. Dad had the crab quiche - quite yummy.
More celebration for Dad in his kitchen another day. That's my brother David - he baked the lemon cake.
And the old homestead - I grew up in this house. It's the land that time forgot inside. But dad's happy and knows where everything is located.
I had two weeks in PA, and now I'm back in TX. Very bittersweet visit - my feet are in TX and part of my heart is still in PA.
Cheers all. And it's damn freakin' hot in TX - holy cow. The pool is 90!!!
Glad there were many gatherings and lots of fun. Your dad lives in the same house? Good for him!
ReplyDeleteThanks to my bro and sis. Otherwise it would be impossible. He's quite a man and very happy.
DeleteWhat lovely pictures Joanne and what a smashing man your dad looks at 90.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Yvonne.
Thanks. He's looked the same forever. If you don't seem him standing up (hunched over in pain), he is tremendous.
DeleteHi Joanne - so good to see these and to appreciate your memories of your feet in one place, and your heart in another ... and no wonder that the ties are there - where you were brought up. It does sound a fantastically special trip for you all.
ReplyDeleteToo too h-o-t ... stay safe and welcome back to Tx - 90 deg pool ... bathing temps! Cheers - Hilary
Howdy. Indeed - I can appreciate my two worlds. My dad is a kick! Yes - TX in August is ridiculous. But we have gotten some rain, and a breeze at times. Glad we aren't in drought or fire like CA. That's scary
DeleteHow wonderful to have 2 weeks there. What a lovely picture of the three of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It had been 18 months since I saw them. Wow - it was wonderful
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