Weather has been amazing lately. Promised myself this winter that when the temps warmed up I would start getting out and moving more.
So far so good.
Last Thursday my cousin drove 2.5 hours and picked me up. He brought me to his house in our home town for a week long visit. I'll be here until Wednesday.
Did I mention my cousin is like a brother to me? He's also a retired Marine. We were in at the same time. He was a couple years behind me, but we both served in a couple of the same places. That bond runs deep.
So far we've had a good time.
Played around with some engines. Went to the farm and tooled around. Ate breakfast with some old Marine friends. The kind of morning where the coffee keeps coming and the stories get better with each cup.
Spent some time visiting with my older brothers too. Chatting it up. Talking about old times and world problems. Solving nothing but enjoying the conversation anyway.
It's always nice to visit with one of my older brothers. He was such a mentor to me growing up. About 14 years older than me. I always looked up to him. Still do.
We plan to take a drive through our old stomping grounds in the country in a couple days. That should be enjoyable. Seeing what's changed. What hasn't. Remembering what used to be there.
Not sure what we have on the agenda for today. But surely it will be something enjoyable.
Sometimes you just need to get out. Be somewhere different. Be around people who've known you your whole life.
No schedule. No pressure. Just time with family and old friends.
This is what I promised myself when I was stuck inside all winter. This is keeping that promise.
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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Sounds like a great time you too had. I hope you enjoyed it all, and the spiced rum looks good too! lol How you feeling these days?
Doing okay. Had to slow down yesterday and today. We were doing a little too much for my level right now. Yeah, the rum he did. I don't do rum.
Ah I love this. There's that feeling of comfort and pure happiness round the people you love most and have loved you the same. I just spent a long weekend with my best mate and it was like that too. Bliss.
It is indeed a fantastic feeling. Happy to hear you were able to experience the same thing my friend.
Sounds like a lovely day! I moved back to my home town after nearly 50 years, and I just love it here. I know so many people, have cousins (for good and bad), and feel right at home.
It was a great time and still is. We are really enjoy each others company. The wife and I are looking to move back here to near our home town. Just not sure it is in the cards though.
Sounds like you are having a great time. We have been having some gorgeous weather which is made to be enjoyed outside.
Enjoy the rest of your wee trip!
It is a great time. Sadly it is coming to an end and heading back home later today.
aww safe trip home
It's a wonderful thing. My son has that with his cousin. They are six months apart in age. Like two peas in a pod. Grew up going to camp together. Played role playing games together. Even today (they are both in their early 50s) they are online all the time playing those games and talking. One lives in New York. One lives in North Carolina/Georgia, but it's as though they live next door to each other.
It's a lovely thing.
That is great! My cousin and I are a couple years apart in age, but we grew up together. We weren't exceptionally close growing up. We didn't get close until we were in the Marines together. Been like brothers ever since. When we got out and retired we were hanging out and doing something together all the time until I moved away. I miss him a lot when I am back home.
We had some amazing weather this weekend as well. Today is shaping up to be pretty nice too, but I think there is some rain moving in later. I'm glad you are having such a good time!
Glad to hear you had some good weather as well. Yeah its raining today, but its ikay because need to rest some.
We are sunny, but there is a front pushing through later today. Hoping to get some more work done at my inlaws new condo before it rolls in.
It is not too bad right now. A little rain and some thunder. Supposed to get a little rougher tonight though.
Stay safe!
You as well. And good luck with the work at the inlaws.