2025 Summer Adventure

 

Hi there and welcome back. Well, it's that time of the year again. And, as exciting and looked forward to planning for my Winter Adventure (November through April) was, this summer's planning (June through October) is as exciting. To get an idea as to how to present it all in this  post, I checked back to last year's post at this time and got a good laugh. It's a rerun. My, am I in a routine (rut)...but aren't we all? Here's last May's entry pasted with this year's updates.

"So? How does it feel to be home again?" was a frequent question asked upon my return. My thoughts included feelings of satisfaction, accomplishment, reward, and comfort. There is such a thing as a "Home Sweet Home" feeling. After going through six months of mail attended to by neighbor, Diane, removing items from Winnie and settling into an "at home" routine and mindset, I found myself a very busy person.

• I succeeded in having head-to-toe medical visits as scheduled;
• My Caddy and Winnie were inspected and continue to be road-worthy;
• I savored dinners with family and friends at Sakura in Hastings and at Cosimo's in Poughkeepsie;

• I enjoyed get-togethers/soirees in my complex with good food, good wine, good company and good conversations: deep and varied; Thank you, Stella for my upcoming birthday soiree. 
• I took delight once again in watching daughter, Marybeth, begin her Bocce season with league play in Poughkeepsie at Cosimo's squeezing time in between her tennis matches;

L. to R: Wendy, Marybeth, Rosie, Roseanna, Robin 

• I planned future summer travel from June through October that will include Missouri, Canada, Maine and Lake George. A preview of my travels are listed below;

Hudson Islanders annual Rally at Croton Point Park, June 5 to June 12th

My trip to Branson, Missouri. June 12th to July 6th.
"Heading to Branson feels like packing for joy and simplicity—with a touch of twang."

A = Croton Point Park

B = Bellefonte, PA

C= Sunbury, OH

D = Pendleton, IN

E = Granite City, IL

F = Branson, MO

Return trip to the same campgrounds.

Hudson Islanders trip to Canada. July 13th to August 1st.

"Planning the journey to Canada is like opening a window to kindness, wilderness, and wonder."

A = Croton Point Park 

B = North Hampton, NH

C = Hermon, ME

D = St. Andrews, New Brunswick

E = Hilden, Nova Scotia

F = Inlet Beddeck, Nova Scotia

G = Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

H = New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

I = Houlton, ME

A month's stay in Maine. August 1st to September 4th.

"Soon: fresh seafood, chilly breezes, and the kind of peace only Maine provides."

A = Houlton, ME

B = Hermon, ME

C = Orland, ME

D = Winter Harbor, ME

E = Searsport, ME

F = Exeter, NH

G = Croton Point Park

Hudson Islanders annual Rally at Croton Point Park - September 4th to September 12th.

Hudson Islanders to Lake George - October 3rd to October 10th.

So there you have it. At least six posts await on the back burner. There are gaps in the dates I plan to fill one way or another but this skeletal outline of future posts under the blog title, Winnie and Me 2025, will keep me focused. I'm purposely posting this blog on the eve of my 83rd birthday; a gentle reminder to enjoy what's left of my travel days. There will come a time when I'll trade mileage for memories--and my memory bank is delightfully full. Safe to say, however, I've got room for lots more. Thanks for taking the time to read. See you in CPP real soon.

"It’s not just about the destination. It’s about the thrill of the ride before it even begins." – Unknown