I have enjoyed some of the best days of my life in sunny Florida over the years.
Also, some of the worst. Last days of previous vacations were particularly
rough. I would stand on the beach and woefully fantasize about not leaving.
I never wanted to go back to the futility, the stress, the misery that was work.
And now, for something completely different! I can come and go as I please; yet
I'm ready to return to the New Milford life of Pop.
The beach, as expected, has treated me well. However, there has been very
little human contact. The dolphins and manatee have entertained, as previously
stated, but despite my claims, their communication skills are lacking. Don't
get me wrong; my bride and I have been good company for each other.
We never reached the point where we felt it necessary to reach out and actually
be friendly with anyone. Still, I look forward to soon having conversations with people
I am not buying anything from. I expect to be a real chatterbox for about 20 minutes.
This time, I will truly appreciate my return to New Milford. My in-laws, and their
families will no doubt enthrall me with effusive compliments about how much
they missed me. I'm expecting an especially warm hug from Uncle Andy. I'm told
Cousin Sharon has missed me so much she may give me almost Ten thousand
dollars just for coming home.
And I've got a Guastello Family Reunion to look forward to! My sisters and their
families congregating on the grassy knoll of the Pokrinchak estate. Sara will join
us for an extended stay; Amy will return from the left coast.
An embarrassment of riches…………..
We will soon evolve into the new routine that is retirement. Julie and Kirk will be in
charge of everything. They'll take good care of us. We'll provide an occasional meal.
And, of course, I'm returning to my guys. Boyish, childish, sometimes cantankerous.
Ever playful, sometimes screechingly loud. Always entertaining.
Yes, Mike and the Mad Dog will fill my carefree afternoons with the song that is
sports talk radio.
We never reached the point where we felt it necessary to reach out and actually
be friendly with anyone. Still, I look forward to soon having conversations with people
I am not buying anything from. I expect to be a real chatterbox for about 20 minutes.
This time, I will truly appreciate my return to New Milford. My in-laws, and their
families will no doubt enthrall me with effusive compliments about how much
they missed me. I'm expecting an especially warm hug from Uncle Andy. I'm told
Cousin Sharon has missed me so much she may give me almost Ten thousand
dollars just for coming home.
And I've got a Guastello Family Reunion to look forward to! My sisters and their
families congregating on the grassy knoll of the Pokrinchak estate. Sara will join
us for an extended stay; Amy will return from the left coast.
An embarrassment of riches…………..
We will soon evolve into the new routine that is retirement. Julie and Kirk will be in
charge of everything. They'll take good care of us. We'll provide an occasional meal.
And, of course, I'm returning to my guys. Boyish, childish, sometimes cantankerous.
Ever playful, sometimes screechingly loud. Always entertaining.
Yes, Mike and the Mad Dog will fill my carefree afternoons with the song that is
sports talk radio.
to the hearts of Geeg & Pop. We can put that away for a while.
Futility, stress and misery that is work...salt in an open wound.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, you are just so darn sweet. We are eagerly awaiting your arrival. Don't take the fact that we probably won't be home when you arrive as a sign of anything. We really do miss you and can't wait to see you...but we are very popular these days and we can't let our peeps down. When are you coming home exactly? And I do mean exactly. If I know you, I know you will update us on a continual basis.
ReplyDeleteNow listen Pop! there are plenty of Senior Citizen Centers in Largo; you can join any number of clubs and organizations, join a church and get involved. I even think there is a "sunset club" there. St.Pete's loaded with stuff to do. :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Mema
Jimbo,
ReplyDeleteI listen to the fan all day long on the computer. It's Free....
Just log onto www.wfan.com and hit listen live in the upper right corner. It streams, so no downloading required.
BTW, drive safely....
Boy, I merely, asked "How much
ReplyDeletefor the Audi?"
So good to understand you still like New Milford - - little wonder you miss it and your family and friends! If you get a chance, let me know when you return. If you have the time, I'd like to give you the chance to blab at me for the "20 minutes" (or more) and meet my bride. Please contact me.
ReplyDeleteSeems like even though you really (?) enjoy the sun & fun on the beaches if Florida, your heart is still up here.
Don
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