Dad and I fished at Lake Winnie with friends this weekend. For me, it was the first fishing trip in three years, and quite a nice time. It's kind of been our traditional father-son activity since I was about 5. The bite was steady, the weather was good, and it was good to get on the water again.
On Saturday night, I attended my 5-year high school reunion. It was an excuse to get out and do something, and was nice to see some folks again, as I really haven't had a great deal of contact with anyone from my class since we graduated--except for Facebook.
It's interesting at this point, because no one has really changed that dramatically, but we are all at varying stages of our "adult" lives. Some people haven't finished undergrad, many are in graduate school, and some are planning weddings and buying houses. Many (well most that bothered to show at the 5 year mark) live in the area. Are reconnections in order? Too soon to say.
One person remembered being in my 3rd grade class...
We've all come a long way since then.
Experts Warn of Lightning Strike Injuries With iPods.
You mean I'm not supposed to use an electronic device in a storm?
DUH!
As I stated in the last post, I had the chance to spend a few days with my grandparents (and aunt, Dad's sister who lives near Denver) in Colorado this past Wednesday-Sunday.
It was a very nice visit. I have enjoyed going out there since I was a kid. They had me out for a visit on my own for the first time when I was 10, and I've been out several times since. I had not been in four summers, so I figured it was time.
In those early visits, every day was meticulously planned with activities to entertain a kid: movies, fishing, trips to the mountains, shopping, swimming and the like. As I've matured, and they've slowed down, visits are much more laid back. We talk a lot about school and politics and life. We read a lot--a former newspaper publisher, Grandpa still reads 3-4 different papers a day. And we still shop, eat out, and travel into the mountains. They also enjoy driving me around Fort Collins to show me what's popped up in since I last visited, as the city has grown a lot in the nearly 20 years they have been there, and continues to...a big city with a small town feel.
Of course, at 84, they move a bit slower and take more naps then they once did, but I am impressed by how healthy and active they are, still getting out and about each day. They know how fortunate they are, as they watch friends decline--and I'm thankful that I can continue to benefit from their love, wisdom and experience. Despite the long distance we have remained close and see each other almost every year, one way or another.
Great old folks, indeed.
Headed off to Colorado this morning to spend a few days with my grandparents. It will be a nice change of pace from my routine since the summer began.
More updates on life upon my return.
Happy 4th of July!
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