Blogs from Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, United States, North America
Busy, busy Trip
Published: May 7th 2006North America » United States » New Jersey » Morris County » Randolph
May 4th 2006
Yes, yes, I know it’s been a looooonnnng time between blogs. My humblest apologies. A combination of writer’s block, busy schedule and laziness. Mostly laziness, I’d say. I do have a half written blog from a month ago, but, with your indulgences, I think I’ll skip ahead a little and work backward. We have some great adventures. This past Sunday we returned from a fun, but busy, trip to the United States - a quick visit with my sister in south Florida, a couple days with Dara’s family in NJ with visits to friends and schools in Yardley, then to Orlando for a few days with Dara’s sister, Marcy, and her family. After a trip like that, you need a vacation! The trip to Disney had been planned months in advance - a present from Dara’s ... read more
Memoirs of a City Slicker
Published: January 18th 2006North America » United States » New Jersey » Morris County » Randolph
January 17th 2006
Today was my first day as a retiree. Transitioning from a city slicker to a backpacker mentality is proving to be a challenge as I have already experienced some embarrassing yet laughable moments today.. The first was what I thought was a brilliant invention by Coleman of a “full size” towel compacted down to a 1 ¾ inch package. Not thoroughly reading the small print, I purchased this deceiving, yet promisable package and witnessed the expansion in the safety of my own bathroom. The results were discouraging as this “full size” towel reminded me of the dish rag my mother used back in the 90’s.. The gingham pattern should have been a dead-giveaway!! Another moment occurred at the local Sports Authority. My previously written mission of finding travel-savvy clothes is proving to be another challenge. The ... read more
