Travels of Geo Nova: December 2015

Settled In

We can’t believe it’s been two months since we pulled out of our little gravel road in Acton Maine. We seem to have a hard time staying put in one place for too long. After only 9 days here in Titusville we flew out to Iowa for David’s 40th class reunion from Veterinary School. Like most places and more than some, Ames has changed exponentially in the last 4 decades. No only is it bigger but in many ways it has become a more cosmopolitan place. We had lunch in an excellent Thai restaurant. Back in the day the only Asian food around was a not so Chinese restaurant in DesMoines, the “big city”. The first night was a Class gathering for dinner and socialization at a local brewpub where 30 classmates attended. The following day we got to tour the Veterinary College and watch the Cyclones beat Texas for one of their few victories this season.

After only a few days in Titusville we were joined with boating friends from our Bahamas travels several years ago. It was great getting caught up. Of the two couples only one is still boating. They will be heading down the BVI after Christmas to start a new sailing season. One morning we drove out to Merritt Island to bird watch where we were able to identify over 50 species of birds and saw lots of gators to boot.

Our next “ off site “ adventure was our annul trip up to Long Island for Thanksgiving with family. This is always a great pleasure that we look forward to each year. The gathering, hosted by Debi and Angelo, included 26 people. As usual everything was superb. The weather cooperated and was warm and dry for the most part. The day after Thanksgiving was a smaller gathering with the Spahn siblings and their spouses. The weather allowed us to visit several State Parks where we got a bunch of walking in to help off set all the food and drink consumed over the holiday weekend.

The in-between time here at The Great Outdoors we manage to keep very busy. Diana is line dancing, doing Ti Chi, biking, walking and lots of sewing activities. She has become a chocolateer. There is a group of people that work under a woman that makes chocolates and sell them. The money goes to Relay for Life. We made over $2,000 in chocolate sales and the sewing group made things for a craft fair to add $700 to the pot. For David it’s been golf, biking, the gym and doing all the housework so Diana can play. (You know who wrote this blog and is full of you know what!]

In a few weeks we will travel to the west coast of Florida to visit friends and spend Christmas with Abe. Until later we wish all of you the Happiest of Holidays!