Notes from Pappy's diary

Talked to my son on FaceTime last night. The wifi in their hotel room, in Thailand, was a little jumpy, but we managed to have a nice long talk. He called to wish his mom a happy birthday.
They are leaving Bangkok today, and going, I can't remember the name, to the coastal area to enjoy some diving, rv-ing, etc. They have a total of ten days vacation and then it's back to work in Japan. His next work trip is South Korea. Needless to say, his mom and I worry about him.
I see they found a new friend in Thailand.
 

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Back in the 40s, 50s and 60s, families seemed to be a lot closer and family reunions were held ever few years. The way my family is scattered all over the world, it's almost impossible for everyone to get together.
Every so often, the family would get together and grandma would play the piano and we would all sing along. She wasn't the best piano player, but no one cared. We were enjoying each other's company and once in awhile, grandpa would get his guitar out and play along. He also could play the spoons real good.
The family picture is just one of those get togethers. I'm the one with my daughter and son on my lap. My mom is to my left.
The sheet music picture was my favorite song back in the 40s, during the war. Grandma just about wore the poor thing out from being opened so much.
It is just one of my memories of my youth. I was a lucky one to have a wonderful childhood, minus a couple hitches along the way.
I hope you enjoy my ramblings. Sometimes I get started and can't shut up.
 

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Unfortunately, for a lot of us, those kinds of reunions are becoming a thing of the past. I remember them fondly from both sides of my mother's family and the paternal side of my dad's family. Not a whole lot of interest from the younger generation in these meetings - too busy I guess. Their loss.
 
My wife's new hanging flowers. Actually, she plants new ones every year. This year she decided to go with artificial plants I think they came out nice.
 

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Artificial is the way to go, Pappy....I see you even have artificial cool air!:cool:
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Went up to our local VA today to attend a class. When I got out, I stopped in at the Audio department. Got a hearing test and found out my old aids were 4 years old and needed an update. I have new ones coming in next week. These aids can be adjusted from an app on my IPhone. Pretty darn neat I say. I can adjust for conditions such as, toning down crowd noise, turn them up and down, answer my IPhone, and a couple other things I'm now familiar with yet. Looking forward to trying them out.

We are redoing out planter out front. I'll post some photos when we are finished. Took out all the old bushes, big freaking job. We planted them about 8 years ago hoping they would fill in but never did. Gotta go. ABC news is coming up.
 
Thanks everyone. Got my free grand slam at Denny's tonight. Had a quiet, enjoyable day. I think I may start getting water with my meals from now on. Denny's is charging $2.15 a cup now. A little greedy I'd say.

Go for my new hearing aids Tuesday morning at the VA. I have an app on my IPhone that will let me adjust my aids for what is comfortable in each setting.
 
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