A COVID Christmas (2020), Part 1
EAST COAST- BANTAM CT & CROTON-ON-HUDSON NY Despite the adjustments we made to assure a “safe” Christmas , we were able to […]
Category: Jani/Gary
Preparing for a COVID Christmas
Christmas falls on the same day every year, but it feels like we have had a lot more time to think about […]
Thanksgiving, redefined for 2020
For the last 12 years, we have hosted 20-30 people for Thanksgiving at our house in Bantam. It has been one of […]
Vashon Is./Olympic Peninsula Trip
We visited Wyatt & Sara’s family on Vashon Island early in November. Even though Washington State was on Connecticut’s self-quarantine list, we […]
Jani & Gary – 2020 Update
Even though Jani is an EMT/first responder and Gary continues to go to the gym, they feel lucky during this pandemic year. […]
Extended Family – 2020 Update
We feel fortunate to have family with whom we look forward to spending time. Most years – but obviously not in this […]
August Storm Damage – Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias caused surprising damage in the Northeast, long after it lost its hurricane ferocity. August 4 saw great numbers of […]
Gary Retires After 49 Years – Tools/Trailer Sold
Having given 6 months warning to his clients, Gary retired from horseshoeing June 1. Within the month, he had sold most of […]
Sally Sends a 2020 Mothers Day Card
For Mothers Day 2020, Sally sent Jani a “talking” card that barks when opened. Of course, the card features a look-alike Corgi […]
Farewell Tucson
Gary’s father and stepmother lived in Tucson for well over 40 years, and were laid to rest there as well. After a […]