Travels of Geo Nova: It’s Been A Long Time

It’s Been A Long Time

The summer has come and gone and fall is well underway. At the outset of our arrival back to Maine, May 1st it seemed we had all the time in the world to enjoy being home, but wouldn’t you know it the time passed at break neck speed. We are now in Brasstown NC for our classes at the Campbell Folk Art School. David will be honing his wood turning skills and Diana her quilting skills. Three days after our classes we will be in Titusville Florida.

The trip down from Maine has been swifter than in the past, however we have manage to visit with Aunt Irma and Uncle Lou in New Jersey, visit Harpers Ferry and Antietam Battlefield, attend a Bluegrass concert at the Heartwood Cultural Heritage Center and visit with old boating friends in Greenville SC

In addition to just enjoying Wilson Lake and working this past summer we managed a trips to California and Canada. After settling in and working for two weeks we flew to California to spend time with Zach in Los Angles then we drove north to Petaluma to visit Diana’s sister and family with a stop in Oakland to visit David’s cousin Mara and Steve.

The remainder of the summer, with the exception of a 3 week trip to Canada, was spent at Wilson Lake having fun wood turning, carving, bike riding, swimming, kayaking, hiking and Diana spent her time doing some of the above and working with her sewing crafts. She also finished a quilt for our bed. Inter-spaced in this were visits from Zach in July. Abe and his girl friend Alexis came at end of September for 10 days and a few of which were spent at a family wedding.

With all the activities listed above I also managed to work 2 to 4 days each week. That being said, after 42 years of service I finally made the decision to fully retire from the practice of Veterinary Medicine. The decision ranks among the most difficult that I have made throughout my life. The timing was precipitated by a planed summer long trip to Alaska starting in July 2018.