SCOTLAND, FINALLY !

 

We put our money down and planned a trip to Scotland three years ago. Then Covid hit and the tour was suspended due to Covid. So our trip was rescheduled for the next year, but that too was rescheduled to 2022.

Edinburg was our starting point. The trip ended in Glasgow. Along the way we saw St Andrews Golf Course, various castles,  and the Loch Ness Monster.

In Edinburg we saw a Military Performance of Bands, called a TATTOO,  march and perform at the Castle. This was a major attraction and we had front row seats.

The trip ended in Scotland's largest City and among the various attractions there was a Police Museum which Dennis naturally had to see. The Officers initially took him into custody, but let him go. Here are a few pictures.

Performing Band in the Spotlight

Fireworks and Base Drums

US ARMY FIELD BAND performed too

Military Bands march from the doors of Edinburg Castle with spectators in stadium seats on both sides. Fire works and spotlights filled the sky. We can still hear the sounds of the cannons and big drums pounding as the performers marched.

Following the "TATOO" our trip took us to a famous golf course. We don't golf but watched the people hit the little whit ball onto the green green grass. From here the tour buss took us up into the highlands and last Glasgow. 

St Andrews Golf Course & Hotel

             

 Blair Castle under aim by Cannon

                                   

Dennis & Lois enjoying Castle Life

 

                                                   

Castle at Loch Long

          

Marischen, Myron, Lois & Dennis

Nessie stands behind Dennis & Lois at Loch Ness

 

Bag Piper and Scottish Dancer  perform for our

 Tour Group at Torphichen

Following the show we indulged ourselves 

by eating a traditional Scottish Dish - Hagis

GLASGOW -THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Glasgow Police Uniform of its Early Days.

                                  

DENNIS - "UNDER ARREST !

GUESS WHO GOT A DOG?

 

Miss Cali got a companion. Its the doggie in the picture. His name is LILO.

COAST GUARD ADVANCEMENT

 Zachary was rewarded for his service today and "advanced" in rank to Petty Officer Second Class. The Coast Guard had a ceremony for all of their "mates" who advanced today in Rank at their facility in Charleston, S.C.

Zachary, Mom, Sister (Caliana) and
Baby Charleston during the Easter season.

Zachary and Wife Taylor.

The real Family Stat Miss Charleston.
Along with her is Zachary and his Mom (Laura).

 

ORANGE SKY IN VERONA WALK

 Not everyday do we see our sky an other color from blue. Today was different for sure. The canals and reserve areas  looked fabulous with the Orange Sky. See for yourself.

POPPY TAKES A DIVE

For some reason Poppy scored a near "perfect score" with his Swan Dive on March 18. 

The event took place 12 hours after surgery to remove a growth (negative) in rear of lower jaw. It was the required 1:00 am potty call that did him in.

According to Gram he was found asleep on the floor. 9-1-1 was called and quickly took Poppy to hospital. It was pronounced a spiral fracture and broken shoulder that would require surgery.

March 28 was surgery day, and doctor said he figured out how to fix the puzzle piece (fracture). The repair is holding bone and mechanical shoulder together. Only issue is it hurts!

NORTHERN INVASION, CASSIDY & WILL VISIT TO NAPLES FL.

 April in the Glades was a good time for us at our "Casa" at the edge of the swamp. The reason for our happiness was we had a visit from Cassidy and Will.

We spent a few days together enjoying the pool and sun. They also took some time to visit the beach.

Because of the Covid lockdown we hadn't had a visit from Cass in quite a while and we were thrilled to catch up on life. Cass is doing great and has blossomed into a beautiful young woman.

Strangely we did not get any pictures during the visit, but we did receive a copy of a picture taken in front of Aunt Cindy's Apartment in New York a little later in the year. They had a grate visit also.

Cassidy flanked by her Mom Denise (R), and Aunt Cindy (L) 

A SMILE FROM JOANNA

 

This little girl has finally sent us a picture of herself. This is Joanna Killian and we are quite proud of her. Maybe her Mom and Dad could send her to Florida to visit us. Sounds like a nice idea to me.