Thursday, March 10, 2011

Chrissys visit

It’s been awhile since my last post, so let me bring you up to speed. While Lenny and I are fully enjoying our new lifestyle, it has had its adjustments. One major adjustment has been missing our daughter. I think I have had more of an issue with this than Lenny, or maybe he just doesn’t express it as much. Well, anyway, it got to the point that we called her to find out when she could get off of work and then bought her a train ticket so she could spend a week with us. That week went way too fast, but we did a lot and enjoyed her company immensely. She arrived last Monday shortly after noon. We were all hungry so we took her to Cici’s Pizza for $2.99/per person all you can eat lunch. While their pizza does not compare with Bruno’s back in Clifton, the price was right and they have a dessert pizza to die for. It has a custard topping with a white drizzle. You would think you were eating a Boston Crème donut without the chocolate.



Tuesday, we drove into Orlando to enjoy the Titanic Experience. If you ever have the opportunity to see this display, DO IT! Chrissy loved the movie Titanic and we thought she would enjoy this. She did. The tour lasted about an hour and our guide was very funny, until we got to the serious part. He was a very good actor. We were given two tickets, one to give to our guide and one with the name of a passenger/worker written on it. At the end of the tour, the names of everyone on the ship was written on the walls. You could then check your ticket to see if you survived. The two tickets Lenny and I had both perished that fateful night. The name on Chrissys ticket however had survived, Mrs. John Jacob Astor.



Wednesday, we just hung around the campground and at the pool.




Chrissy waving hi

I think Thursday was the highlight of Chrissys week. We were able to purchase discount tickets to Seaworld thru the NJEA. We got there around noon time and closed the park at 7pm. The killer whale show was pretty tame. The trainers were dressed in black and white wet suits and they never entered the water. It was more slide shows on the screen than whales doing tricks. The cutest part was seeing the baby orca, born in Oct., swimming with her mother. Our daredevil daughter had to go on at least one roller coaster and she chose Kraken. It was an hour wait, but we finally saw her pulling out of the station and riding that thrill coaster. We were able to see the Dolphin show which was spectacular. Lots of interaction between the dolphins and trainers. It was a long day and on the way home we stopped at the Fiesta Mexican Buffet on Rt. 192. In my opinion, it was not worth the price. The selection was not that great especially for the price.



Friday was recouping day. It was a beautiful day to just hang out…but then we got bored so after dinner we went to play mini-golf. That was a lot of fun.



Saturday, we had company. My niece and her husband live in Northern Florida and they decided to come down and visit with Chrissy on her last day here. It was great to finally meet Carl and it was good to see Brittany again. The “kids” decided to drive to Orlando and do some shopping. When they came back they enjoyed some time in the pool and hot tub. Before long, it was time for them to drive home.



Sunday was the worst day of all. First, we had to say farewell to our daughter as she boarded her train home. The week had gone by way too fast. I told her I wouldn’t cry, but I lied. I wish I could have that week back, but I know that time marches on and she wanted to go back home just as much as she wanted to stay and be spoiled by mom and dad. Second, I received a phone call later that day from my girl friends husband. Karen and I have been friends for over 30 years. She had been battling cancer for many years and was in the final stages. I was able to visit with her before we left and told her I would see her next time I was in NJ, around May. Next time now will be when we are walking streets of gold. Steve told me that on Friday she told him she was tired of fighting and wanted to go home. On Saturday, around 9pm with family and friends surrounding her, she was ushered into heaven, free of pain and finally healed. She has crossed that river and fought the good fight.



It was a bittersweet week, but thanks for traveling along with us on The Thomas’ Trails…until next time.

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