3 - Sauntering into Retirement - July 2020

In the midst of the Covid- 19 pandemic our lives are not so different. We walk daily with our dogs, tend both the vegetable and flower gardens, and while 1 have developed some new hobbies Frits has plenty to take care of maintaining our Waterbury Center property as well as some rental property in a neighboring town.

Normally we might be venturing out in our motor home either to visit family in the West or to take our grandsons on a trip. We miss these times when we can hug the grand kids and their parents but continue to be vigilant in our social distancing.  The West Coast grand daughters, Lake and Willa, although only 5 and 3 are quite adept at chatting via FaceTime, showing us their drawings and paintings and describing the scenes they have created. 

The grandsons, Jack and Tucker, 10 and 8 spend time with us at our pond where they amuse themselves for hours on their molded kayaks. These kayaks are absolutely the best! They weigh almost nothing and can be maneuvered easily by children and small adults. When first the family relocated to Stowe three years ago a friend clued us into these kayaks. We bought one and immediately bought the second and clad in life jackets these small boys have been entertained safely while we watch from the beach or join them in the row boat.

Dogs are a big part of our lives and 2019 brought a new and wonderful addition. Tweed the BorderTerrier was born. More about him coming later.