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Walkers and Talkers visiting Thailand
On December 29, 2009, six members of the Walkers & Talkers went on a
cultural tour of Thailand. Donna & Doug; Carl & Hilde; and Sue & Mati
joined an Overseas Adventure Travel small group, which had a total of 15 people,
for a 16-day tour of Bangkok and points North of there, including a brief foray
into Myanmar(formerly Burma) and Laos. Although the weather was hot and steamy
and Bangkok was smoggy and had gridlock traffic, Thailand was so interesting
with the unique architecture of its Buddhist temples, the beautiful Northern
countryside with its green hills and teak forests, the many rivers we travelled
in unique boats and rafts, and especially the genuine friendliness of its
people.
We all had a good time, enjoying tasty and unique Thai cuisine washed down with Chang (Elephant) Beer. The group picked up numerous Thai expressions and by midpoint we could confidently greet Thais with good morning, good evening and goodbye. Fortunately, they all use the same expression. It was with some regret that we got up at 3AM the last day to return home with another great adventure concluded.
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Girl at Wat Phratha Bridge over the River Kwai
Sitting Buddha
Donna & friend
Elephant Drawing
Joel and friend
Monks at Wat Suthat
Obi-Wan Mati, defending the Walkers and Talkers against all enemies
Injured
after epic battle
OBI-Wan Mati protecting the Empire
Organized by Sue K.and reported by
Mati
Last Friday an enthusiastic band of Walkers &
Talkers trekked up to the Huntington Library and Gardens for Christmas tea.
The group consisted of Barbara Lawson, Wayne & Gaby
(our Smilebox producer), Gayle Scott, Louise, Jacques & Joyce, Jean Hardy, Elaine Brewster, Sue & Mati, Tom, Wayne Kaiser and Chet. Sue's cousin Lynn and her husband Chuck from Arizona joined us as well as a local artist friend of Sue's .With temperatures in the low 80's, it seemed more like a summer's day and
the group made the most of it. Before walking through the gardens or viewing
the art galleries, we fortified ourselves with scones, dainty sandwiches and
scrumptious petite desserts at the Rose Garden Tea Room. Some members were
observed having seconds or thirds. Dare I say fourths.
After this sumptuous meal, people broke into various groups to visit the Huntington Art Gallery with its famous paintings of Pinky and Blue Boy. Others wandered through the rose gardens, the Japanese and Chinese Gardens or the desert cactus gardens. It's possible that we walked off 10% of the calories we consumed, except for Jacques who was already exhausted from all the trips to the buffet table.
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The Aerospace Players Proudly Present
Including Joyce Goffeau, our own Walkers and Talkers actress!
Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon is the
classic Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and
returns for only one day every 100 years. The memorable score includes such
classics as "Almost Like Being in Love," "The Heather on the Hill" and "Come to
Me, Bend to Me."
A message from Joyce
Dear
Walkers and Talkers and Friends,
A big thank
you to all
(more than
30)
of you for your support. It was a great joy to see so many of you
attending Brigadoon at the
Armstrong Theater.
I wish that
I could have seen all of you in the lobby after the show.
For those
who have not seen the show yet, there are still a few more performances in the
coming week.
This Friday
a few of our W. and T. are planning to come to the play.
For info
about the theater, play times and price, click on the following link:
http://www.aeaclubs.org/theater/
Thanks
again. You are really great friends,
Joyce
A small video, courtesy of Ron Young, of the play's Curtain Call can be seen on YouTube
An excursion organized by
Corky Holt
A Walkers and Talkers Outing to Palos Verdes Terranea Resort
July16th, 2009
Thursday, seventeen of the Walkers and Talkers went on a wonderful outing to the Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes. We hiked on many of the scenic public trails and explored the hotel's interior and its many swimming pools. We all met at Nelson's for lunch. Some dined at the restaurant and some ate a picnic lunch outside. The nine-hole golf course will open this Saturday. While exploring the golf courser we came across a bird handler with a Falcon and Owl employed by the resort to discourage the seagulls and pigeons from settling on the grounds.
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Reported by
Pearl Esz.
Reported by
Sue Kuuskmae
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Organised by: Babara B., Tom C., Lou P., Chet B.
Summer Solstice Potluck - July 12th 2009
Celebrating
Barbara Burgess Birthday
Our summer potluck was a huge success, and the food was
some of the most delicious
ever. Carl got down to the complex early to help set up the tables; Lou,
Barbara and Chet worked their culinary magic with pork roast, chicken, and roast
lamb; and the rest of us brought some unique, tasty side dishes, starters, and
desserts. We all enjoyed drinking the Margaritas and everyone supplied copious
amounts of wine. It was rumored that we had 35 party goers all gathered around
the pool and outside tables due to the perfect weather. A few even went
swimming and Gayle just missed getting thrown into the drink. Parking was a bit
tight but most found their way into the festivities that ended around 9:00. I
think all would agree it was the best party ever especially because we were able
to be outside for the entire time.
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A trip organized and reported by
Sue Kuuskmae
Camping Trip May - June 2009
Sequoia & Jedediah Smith Redwood Parks
Lou P., Chet B., Mati & Sue K., Kelli and Ron Y., Marsha and
Chuck F., Wayne K., Michele & Jacques G., Margo S. & friend
Clara met on May 26 at
Lodgepole Campgrounds in Sequoia National Park to begin
their outdoor adventure. 
On
our first night everyone brought something to BBQ and some brought the side
dishes, plates, utensils and desserts.
Our first full day we took a leisurely hike along a rushing river that was
descending from Kohepeka Falls. It
took around one and a half hours to get to the top where we viewed the cascading
waters; going down was lots faster and easier.
When almost back to camp, we had a few sprinkles of rain so quickly finished
the trip. The rain did not stay for
long though.
There is a very good bus system in the park so we used it to visit wind blown
Morro Rock,
General Grant Tree (said to be the largest in the world) and the park museum.
Life around the campfire was lots of fun.
Kelli and Marsha had Chet cook hot dogs one night, then a pork roast with
fire baked potatoes for our final dinner there.
Others
brought the side dishes and dessert, and of course, many bottles
of wine were drunk during our stay.
Jacques and Michele had a funny experience their first night sleeping in their
new tent. They were disturbed around
midnight by the flashing lights, banging of pots, and shots being fired;
the rangers were chasing
Bears and Coyotes .
After thinking it over a bit, they got in their car and headed back to
the motel. The next night worked
better and then they were old hands at tent camping.
It took us one overnight to make it up to Jedediah Smith Redwood SP where we found the giant redwoods and a beautiful group of four campsites awaiting us. Jacques and Michele set up their tent in a nice clearing adjacent to our site and the cooking area. There were local hikes among the beautiful rhododendrons and azalea bushes and along the stone lined, rushing river. One especially interesting hike was at Myrtle Creek Botanical Trail where we saw rare plants such as Pitcher Plant, Lady Slipper, Wild Iris, Columbine, and Azalea.
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Our meals here were roasted turkey, stir fry and tortillas made with the left
over pork roast, and chili with rice.
We continued to enjoy our wine and spent some time enjoying the solitude
of the campground. At the end of our
time here, Lou, Jacques, Michele, Sue and Mati headed north into Oregon while
Ron, Kelli, Chet, Marsha, and Chuck started for home;
the others had left us in Sequoia.
Two highlights of the North bond Sue's group, were the
Blanco Lighthouse tour and
the drive through
Crater Lake.
There was one amusing night spent at Loon Lake Lodge where Jacques &
Michele had to move to three different rooms before they found one where the
beds were made, there was a sink, but there was also a 2 inch big bug, which ended up in Hermosa Beach
and is now hiding in their Honda Fit upholstery.
A video slideshow of the Camping Trip can be seen on YouTube or in high definition HERE
A campfire video taken at Sequoia National Park can be seen on YouTube
Must be seen. Better than the best Slapstick comedy!
A Walkers and Talkers 'Almost gone with the wind' video can be seen on YouTube
Active Video WebCams: Sequoia - Port Orford - Crater Lake
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Sue Baca
May 22nd, 2009
Goodbye dear Marilyn
We hope that you will find peace and happiness in Moldova
Our
dear friend, Marilyn, left Sunday for Moldova, it will be a two-day
trip via New York and Vienna where she
will meet up with the other
sixty volunteers. With her experience and
fun-loving ways, she will be
a good addition to the Peace Corps
Marilyn brings a lively and warm spirit
wherever
she goes!
And all of us will miss her kindness and friendship
♥
By clicking on the
following link, we can expect exciting
updates on her adventures in the “wine country” of
Moldova.
Ckick here to access Marilyn's Internet Blog
A video Smilebox, made by Gaby ,of Marilyn's going away party can be seen by CLICKING HERE
The wonderful going away party was organized by: Sue Baca,Tillie Salazar and Pearl E. and was hosted by Corkey Holt
Moldova Webcams x4 Cams (+10 hours)
An event organized
and reported by
Kelli Young
Kelli's "No Special Reason Lunch" Czech Party
The "No Special Reason Lunch" appealed to 23 people who decided that just getting together for lunch was a good idea! Most of the people bought a Czech meal and enjoyed a meal from Kelli's ancestral country. Everyone seemed to have a really good time! The members who tried the Czech beer were very pleased, especially Jacques who got high on just two beers. We were sad and disappointed that Tom, who was a driving force in the organization of the luncheon, was not able to attend. We all missed you, Tom. All in all, it was a fun get together and we are looking forward to the next Czech event!
Anza and Calle Mayor
Torrrance, CA
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Memories of "The Jaxx-son Five"
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Here above one can see members of the Walkers and Talkers club enjoying breakfast at Jaxx in Hermosa Beach along with the colorful regulars, Lou, Ron, Tom, Mati & Jacques. The joint is on the verge of closing as it transitions to a more upscale restaurant. We will miss the great service provided by the waitresses and the surprise of never quite knowing what was missing from the menu on any given day—perhaps, it was toast or ham or bacon. If the waitresses didn’t show up, one of the customer would take the orders. Definitely, one of the most unique restaurants in the South Bay, Jaxx may not be a Michelin Guide 3-star restaurant but it will live in our hearts as a place were friendship and fun (and our waistline) flourished.
Phyllis' Beach Babes Gang!
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Mati
A message from Rosmarie from Switzerland
Mon, 20 Apr 2009
Dear Friends at Walkers and Talkers,
when I came for a brief visit to my old "hunts" and my dear friend Joan
organized the luncheon to make me feel welcome back, I was overwhelmed with
emotions, especially since it became very clear to me how many friends I left
behind by moving to Switzerland.
While the first month in my old country was exciting and busy with getting
established and settled I did not have time to think about anything else. But
suddenly the winter, the worst and coldest in 20 years, invaded Europe. The gray
skies, the cold and the seemingly never ending snowfalls caused some bouts with
depression and I felt many a times that I made the wrong decision. After booking
my trip to California my spirits soared and I could not wait for the day of
departure. After landing at LAX I felt like I was coming home. Meeting all of
you on my second day made me feel even more so and I would like to thank every
one of you for showing me that this group really cares.
The smaller get-togethers following this big luncheon were wonderful and the
opportunity to be able to stay at Sue's daughters house was like having a cake
and eat it too. Unfortunately somewhere on my trip I caught a really bad cold
and that was only one of the 2 downsides to my trip. Some of you learned that my
brother was diagnosed with cancer just a few days before leaving Switzerland and
his surgery followed on April 10. It was successful and they found no spreading
of this cancer, but the tumor itself broke through the intestine wall and
therefore the doctors feel he must have chemo therapy to "kill" the remaining
cells if there are any. However, in my family the people are pretty strong and
we all have the feeling that the ultimate outcome will be positive.
The combination of my brother's illness and my cold made me return to
Switzerland sooner than planned and although I would have loved to spend a few
more days on the beach, the outlook for me here is now better. After landing I
saw that spring has arrived with many flowers, green grass and trees and bushes
sprouting leaves. The weather has been nice and warm and my cold finally "bit
the dust". I feel energized and will start looking for things to do and not play
with the idea of moving back where I spent all of my adult life. I know now that
I can always return for a visit.
Meanwhile I would like everyone to know that you are welcome at my house in
Switzerland any time you like to visit Europe, for brief or longer visits. I
would show you my homeland with pride or just provide you with tips on what to
se or where to go.
Thank you again, I wish all of you the very best.
Love,
Rosmarie
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An event organized
by
Joan E.
A Rosmarie visit celebrated at the "Beaches" Restaurant
On Friday, April 3rd, 33 friends from the WaT met at Beaches Restaurant in Manhattan Beach for a luncheon in honor of Rosmarie Klusmeier. Rosmarie was a charter member of the WaT, but a year after her husband Karl died (September, 2007), she decided that she should return to the country of her birth, Switzerland, to be nearer to her daughter, grandchildren, and brother.
Since returning to Switzerland in October of
2008, Rosmarie has experienced ups and downs which have made her question her
decision. The exceptionally cold Swiss winter severely limited her ability to
get out and join organizations or take classes which would enable her to meet
people.
She was sometimes homesick for the South Bay and her friends in the WaT.
But even Rosmarie had no idea how many friends she had in the WaT! She was absolutely bowled over by the number of people who turned out for her luncheon! Even people whose health problems have prevented them from walking recently showed up for this occasion. The setting was lovely: we had a room all to ourselves with two long tables overlooking the ocean. The service was good; the food "OK" (those who ordered the Cajun Chicken Wrap found it spicier than they had anticipated). But the company! I believe everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank each and every one of you for your warm, supportive friendship and for having provided this morale booster for Rosmarie, demonstrating the message Jacques puts at the end of many of his WaT postings: "We are your friends; never walk alone again."
A video slideshow of the Luncheon can be seen on YouTube
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Joan E.
An event triggered by
Jacques 
Hermosa Beach, 2009 Saint Patrick's Parade
On March 14, 2009 under a cloudy sky and cold weather a few of our Walkers and Talkers got together to participate and watch the Hermosa Beach Saint Patrick’s Parade.(click on pictures to expand)
As usual, the Parade had a local flair with a smattering of Politicians and many local groups participating.
The
most active and happy group of Walkers and Talkers participants were in the
local Garden club namely: Sue B., Tillie, Pat deB., Marilyn and friends.
Our member Joyce G. rode in a vintage New Yorker car
whic
h
was part of the Hermosa Beach Woman’s club.
In the crowd we located Pearl & Corkey, Ed & Joan and Jacques & Michele and friends. We were told that Donna Lock also cheered then while located next to the fire station. There might have been a few more of us but until they reveal themselves we will never know who they were!
All had a great time and celebrated after the Parade with spirits at the Little Mermaid and Raging Cajun.
We
are happy to report that Sue summarized the event with the following words: “
I could not have said it better myself!
A slide show of the day can be seen by Clicking Here also on YouTube
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A trip organized by
Sue Kuuskmae
Downtown Los Angeles tour of the Historic Theater District
On Wednesday, Feb. 11th, a
hardy band of 22 Walkers & Talkers met at the Green Line Metro station in
Redondo
Beach at 8:30 in the morning. We took the Green Line to the Blue Line and then
switched to the Red Line, arriving downtown at 10:30. You can see why commuting
by public transportation to downtown LA would be daunting. Because our guide
was not there to meet us on time at the
Bradbury Building , we had to cool our heels for almost another hour.
Fortunately we could get coffee nearby.
Our tour started on Broadway(named after and modeled on NYC's Broadway) where in the early 20th century there were 50 theaters presenting live performances. Also the first big movie palaces were here, like the Orpheum and Walkers. Unfortunately we could not get into any of the theaters(except for Warners which was turned into a jewelry mart) as they are only open for special events like film shoots or are in the process of being remodeled.
Although
there has been a lot of gentrification going on downtown with dozens of historic
office buildings being converted into thousands of condos and apartments--all
coming to a screeching halt lately--, the area has the visual of appeal of an
upscale skidrow with a distinctively Latino flavor. Definitely low rent with a
smattering of crazy looking homeless types thrown in.
Eventually we had lunch at Cliftons a funky, themed cafeteria stretching back to depression era LA.
By 4PM we were all home and tired.
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Mati
An
event organized & reported by
Sue Kuuskmae
Tuesday Jan. 6 -A Great day to be among Friends
The Benjamim Button movie/ Wine & Cheese with Audrey and All / a delicious Turkish dinner
A group of 12 walkers attended the afternoon showing of,
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" at the Pacific
Theater in Manhattan Beach.
It was a long film, but it was quite well acted and an interesting take on
aging. I recommend it to all our seniors as they are a big feature in the
film; it gives one something to think about.
Afterwards, we visited with Al and Audrey Wilner at their newly decorated home in The Village for wine and cheese. We all got a house tour and marvelled at the beautiful art work displayed.
Dinner was at
Hummus House on Hawthorne Blvd. just past El
Segundo Blvd. where we sampled six different starters, drank tea, shared some
salads, and ordered two platters of shish kabobs with rice. We also
ordered several Blood Orange sherberts and Baklava (which was really good) to be
shared by our group. All seemed to like the food and agreed that next time
we might want to order individual meals so everyone ends up with a full tummy.
We particularly liked the chicken kabobs and the Baklava should any of you
decide to go.
A slide show of the day can be seen by Clicking Here or watch it on YouTube
An adventure triggered by
Sue Kuuskmae
Benjamin Button, Brad Pitt and the four 'Walkers and Talkers'
In July 2007, four of our Walkers and Talkers (Bob Lynn, Jacques Goffeau, Mati Kuuskmae and Lou Pisacane) were invited by Sue Kuuskmae to go to Digital Domain in Santa Monica to participate in the making of special effects needed to make the movie The Curious case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher. Sue's daughter Lisa Baroud works for Digital Domain , the special effects company that worked on the movie, and Lisa suggested that some of the Walkers and Talkers could be used in the movie to age Brad Pitt . The movie will be released by Paramount Pictures on December 25th, 2008.
On February 22, 2009, this movie received an Oscar for Visual Effects
I was born under unusual circumstances. And so begins The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man's life can be. Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett with Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond.
Benjamin Button, is a grand tale of a
not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he disco
vers along the way, the
loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond.
Three or four actors were used to play Benjamin. Later using powerful
computers their features were changed by using features of people who fitted the
needed ages. This is where we entered the scenes!
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An excursion organized by
Corky Holt
A living history museum reflecting
the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the
early 20th Century, Heritage Square Museum offers visitors a look into the
everyday lives of Southern Californians at the close of the 19th Century.
Guided tours of the museum are supplemented by special events, such as Museums of the Arroyo Day®, which take our guests back in time to the era where electricity was a novelty, a trip to the beach was often a full-weekend activity, and manners were distinctly different from those of today.
The eight historic structures located at the museum, constructed during the Victorian Era, were saved from demolition and serve as a perfect background to educate the public about Southern California's early development. From the simplicity of the Octagon House to the opulence of the Perry Mansion, the Museum provides a unique look at the lifestyles of the people who contributed so much to the development of modern Los Angeles. from www.heritagesquare.org
Sunday’s excursion took a large group of Walkers & Talkers to Heritage Square just north of downtown Los Angeles. This collection of Victorian buildings from the late 19th Century was rescued from the wrecker’s ball when the Bunker Hill area of downtown was developed into large office buildings in the 1980’s. The structures were cut apart and reassembled on this site.
We entered the complex through a ticket office/giftshop that was the Palms Railway Depot from 100 years ago and there we were split into two groups each led by a docent dressed in period costume; one lady was in a Victorian outfit, the other from the Jazz Age.
Two of the homes were completely restored and a third was underway. There were several building we couldn’t enter because of restoration work, including a church and a unique octagon home.
After
the tour, the group went to downtown to Philippe’s Restaurant, home of the
original French dip roast beef sandwich and there we had a delicious sandwich.
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Mati
Turkey's Magical Hideaways (2008)
Ephesus • Istanbul • Cappadocia • Antalya • Turquoise Coast
• Istanbul, Turkey
On October 13th, 2008 four members (Louse, Sue, Joyce and Mati) of our Walkers and Talkers left New York for a trip of 23 days across Turkey. The following information was provided by Cengiz, the trip tour guide:
My name is Cengiz and I will be your tour guide during your visit in Turkey,
There will be
14 people altogether (for the base tour), 6 of whom will be coming to Istanbul
(I will be meeting you all in the airport with OAT sign on my hand if you are
visiting the eastern Turkey ) then on the same day we will fly to Adana for the
pre trip. Now here is some advise for you, regardless you are visiting the
eastern Turkey or not you better bring some warm clothes due to the weather in
this part of the world starts getting cooler from second half of September,
especially around Adana and in Cappadocia regions.
Your hiking
boots, walking sticks for the hikes, a beach towel for the gullet cruise, sun
cream and glasses will be needed as well.
If you are taken some medicine please remember to pack them with your passport in your hand bag which will be with you at all times.
My cell phone
from the U.S. is
011
90 536 685 0902
if you wish you can give my cell number to your
friends or relatives and they can reach you at all times (this is the cheapest
way for you)
All the best
Your tour leader Cengiz
It is only a goodbye my friends - Rosmarie's Bon Voyage Party
A party organized by
Sue Kuuskmae
This last Tuesday, September 23, about two dozen Walkers and Talkers met at
Tapa Meze Bar & Grill in Manhattan Beach
to say good bye to our friend Rosemarie Klusmeier who is returning to Switzerland, her
homeland. We celebrated the memory of her longtime friendship, including
her happy times, and her times of pain. We rejoiced in her happiness of being
able to walk on one of the nicest beaches in California and in joining many of
our fun events and trips over the years.
We joined her in sharing the joy of the friendships and the sadness of her
departure. We wish her joy in this new era of her life.
During
the festivities she shared some thoughts that showed her fondness for our group.
She remembers that: She first walked with The Walking Group on December 6th,
1995, and has never forgotten the date because she had been welcomed so warmly
that it made a unforgettable memory similar to a wedding date.
The walking group has meant a lot to her and has given her many friends that she
will never forget. She wants to stay in touch with us and will be on
e
A bit about Rosemarie’s Fete: Most everyone gathered around the bar right
on time, and when Rosemarie
appeared we collected around her as
she radiated with joy as she chatted with the participants. The dining table was
a single and long affair, and we quickly chose places and placed our
orders. The tapas were very popular, and were generously shared. All
the choices were good. At the end of the dinner, a gorgeous, tasty, layered
cake was presented and more well-wishes were expressed. Oh!, and let’s not
forget the delicious wines that flowed so generously and helped establish a
festive mood!
A special message from
Rosmarie:
“Thank you all for your cards and messages. They will go with me to Switzerland
and I will have a special place for them, and also the sympathy cards you sent
to me previously.
You have been wonderful, true friends. The party was on the anniversary of
my husband’s passing and it was memorable to be with friends at that time.
I had a small moment of sadness on Thursday at
coffee, after walking, because this is the end of this nice part of my life and
the start of a new part. It is really bitter sweet.
Anyway, I want to say that anyone going to Europe - go to Switzerland. I
have an extra bedroom so get in touch with me and please come to visit. I
would like to share my part of that country.
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