Eatin', drinkin', and hangin'!

We've spent the last few days relaxing and reconnecting here in NJ. Saturday night, Terri's son, Billy, and his wife, Maggie, had a barbecue at their beautiful new home. Shrimp, clams, ribs, chicken, hamburgers, and all the sides plus lots of desserts! Russ said there was hardly room for the beer!! It was nice to see Michael and Mary Ellen (Bill's brother and his wife) after so many years. We also got to meet Maggie's parents (Bobby and Stephanie) and sister (Kate). Here are some pics of Russ' mom (Bernice), Terri and Maggie, and Kristi, Russ, and Terri.

Sunday Russ played golf with Bill and the two boys (Billy and Matthew) at Stone Harbor Golf Club (http://www.stoneharborgolf.com/) located on Cape May. Russ was pretty whipped after 98 blows and said it was possibly the hardest course he has ever played with its U.S. Open rough. He was kidding Bill that he's going to soak his golf balls in Roundup before the next time they play in hopes of finding better lies! The rest of the group all shot around 80, and the boys sure do hit the ball a long way!

Monday was spent relaxing, eating, drinking, and getting our new home more organized. We were able to unload some of the items we brought with us including our Busch Stadium seats, which are now anchored to the pool deck at Bill and Terri's. Kristi (their daughter) asked if we liked Mexican food, so on Tuesday we went with "the kids" to a Mexican restaurant down the road and had an excellent meal. Terri went with us while Bill decided that the track was the place for him. It's been very nice getting reacquainted as we had not seen them in almost 15 years. They are all fine young adults, and Bill and Terri should be very proud of them.

The 4th of July brought another barbecue as Bill cooked up ribs and chicken. The whole family was here and though the day was overcast, all had a great time. We have now been here for a week, and there is no shortage of food and beverage at this house!! We had both lost a couple of pounds during the first week but fear that this past week has made up for that! That's Michael seated on the far left at the pool, Bill at the BBQ, and Mary Ellen between me and Kristi with Matthew (also known as Boo) on the end. Kristi, Matthew, his girlfriend Taylor, and his friend, Mike, all relaxed playing some bocce ball.

Mom spent some time in the RV with us yesterday watching the Western channel and asking a thousand questions. Although she does not remember much, i.e. who we are, she still has her sense of humor.

The entire family minus mom is heading to DisneyWorld starting Saturday, and they will be gone for a week. We were initially going to take the RV out but have decided to keep it parked and do some day trips from here. We haven't finalized our plans but have Philadelphia, Valley Forge, the beach, and maybe New York City on the list.

Well, that's all from the Folly for today!