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| The reason for the trip, one of the Narragansett Bay lighthouses. OAFS Photo |
With family in town from both California and Maryland, you may have noticed that I haven't posted since Sunday last. Been busy I have.
Had an unexpected trip down to Maryland last week as Tuttle was traveling and The Nuke had a series of muy importante meetings which could, conceivably, run later than would allow her time to drive back from DC to pick up the lads at their summer camp/day care. (Roberto was doing the camp thing, Finnegan does the day care thing). As Grandma had certain commitments in Little Rhody which she couldn't get out of, that left it up to me.
So Your Humble Scribe pulled pitch last Sunday and drove down to the Old Line State. (In all fairness, I do need to confess that The Nuke flew up Saturday in order to travel with me, in case I needed to be spelled at the wheel. Nice of her, innit? And no, I drove the whole way.)
Of course what goes up (south in this case, down to me) must go down again (north in this case, up to me) so on Sunday last, the entire Maryland clan piled into two vehicles and headed to Little Rhody. Where the temperature has been that of the sun's surface for the past cuppla. (Worth noting - The Nuke and her daughters flew in from California on Sunday morning.)
Activities were planned, one of which was the famous lighthouse cruise out of Quonset Point. We'd done it before and rather liked it. So we did it again. Though it was scorching hot outside, the wind over the bow (and the air conditioned cabin) made things pleasant.
The grandkids loved it. Roberto says he wants to join the Navy when he grows up, just like Mom and Dad, the trip out on Narragansett Bay seemed to cement that desire.
And a good time was had by all.
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| Some of my crew enjoying the wind and the sun. OAFS Photo |
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| From my station on the bow, it was out of the sun and I made myself useful opening the door (to my right) for those who had trouble with it (with a 30 knot wind coming over the bow at times, the door did not want to open easily!) OAFS Photo |
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| One of the beautiful places which line the shores in these parts. OAFS Photo |
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| Finnegan approves, cousin Belle seems less than impressed OAFS Photo |
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| Roberto Approves OAFS Photo |
If I had to do it over again? I'd tend to agree with my grandson.
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| Summer rocks in Little Rhody OAFS Photo |
Remember the blessings of these happy moments. There are duty stations in life that can be onerous or a blessing, remember them well for the joy. One hope the little ones remember Grampy as the happy guy.
ReplyDeleteThey will remember Grandpa as the goofy guy.
DeleteAh... Family Time Sarge, best time with fair seas and sunny skies although after reading this post the song " a three hour tour... a three hour tour" leapt to mind........:)
ReplyDeleteThat was mentioned. Never got out of sight of land.
DeleteNice looking crew you got there. I bet that door opened without difficulty for a man with a pure heart or a couple of Guinness (for strength!) in him. I really enjoyed all 3 duty assignments in Newport. It was pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy Newport.
DeleteSounds like a great time! Loved Finnegan’s picture. Looks like he inherited his Grandpa’s sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteCoffee break’s over though, you’ve got a novel to write!
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Coffee break, we don't get those. Do we?
DeleteLooks like a good time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteThe New England coast is a place sadly lacking in my "places I have visited". Someday.
The New England coast is why I retired here.
DeleteYeah, THIS is the reason you retired! Enjoy every minute. Great to have the whole family together instead of bits and pieces but that is nice too. Safe travels to all.
ReplyDeleteJB
And of course I caught some bug from the grands, they're going to the zoo, I'm going to bed. Had to get up early for a funeral, Navy guy of my acquaintance. When Eternal Father Strong to Save started up, so did the waterworks.
DeleteFine looking grandkids!
ReplyDeleteThey are awesome.
DeleteCrusty Old TV Tech here. Yeah, when they start the Navy Hymn up at a military funeral, it gets rather dusty here, too. Fine crew there, sailing on a really nice sea. Hey, Narragansett, isn't that where the beer comes from?
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Narragansett beer, not my favorite, but it'll do in a pinch.
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