Independence Day

Delphinium

Raney and Cathy

Black Bear Inn

The girls in the trailer.

It was on July 4, 1985 that I quit my corporate job at Carolina Power & Light Company to start my own business. Talk about an adventure! It has been that & much more. Though I practice very little now, it remains one of the most satisfying things I've ever done, including my days as a pilot. And even though I'm officially "retired", I will still do a retreat once in a while if the opportunity arises, the money is right and I want to.

Yesterday Alan, Cathy & me went to Ken & Raney's place for yard games, drinks & a wonderful feast. The game of croquet came down to the very end, with Raney beating me for the July 4th, 2010 championship. Not really. It was just for fun, or so I thought until Raney thought I might win. Then she put on a charge that would make Tiger Woods envious! Quite a competitor she is! It was great fun all around. Also got a glimpse of a vixen & her pups in their hay field-a treat indeed.

The ladies wanted a tour of my home on wheels, so of course I obliged. Then they started to tease me about having had 3 women there at the same time. Had I ever before? Would I again? Sure I would, if it was the right 3 women! We left shortly thereafter. Whew....

It's moving day for me, but it's a very short one. About 15 minutes from here to Raccoon Holler. I'll be there until Sunday, then to Pipestem. Tomorrow is a very busy day: golf with John & Harry at Mountain Aire in the morning, World Cup Soccer with Alan in the afternoon and Zoe over for dinner in the evening. Busiest day I've had in months! Hope I can keep up.