2023 could be characterized as a year of discovery and relaxation. The Texas relocation and sorting out our new priorities was behind us...this year could be summed up as enjoying our new environment without all the "hoopla" that usually comes with it.
There were numerous day trips to explore what Southern Missouri and our neighboring states have to offer. An area rich in history and landscape. I did take camping trips , but most were from one to five days in duration and from two to four hours from home. A new style from the one and two month trips I took in the past. Though it was a 'weaning' process. In April I took a trip to Death Valley and the Eastern Sierras. It took me through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and to California. One of the perks of taking that route was experiencing Old Route 66.
It was also a year of sharing the holidays, birthdays and other special "Hallmark" created events with most of the adult kids. Those are kodak moments that made the move from Texas the "Right Move" at this time in our lives. The only regret is that we didn't see our East Coast Clan this year. Hopefully next year we can resolve that. We are happy to report that all the Offspring are doing well both in health, work, and in enjoying their free time, to include trips to the Virgin Island, Caymans, New York city(for work and play), Vegas, Bahamas', and points beyond.
So as you can tell, this year didn't see a lot of "whistles and bells" but in its place was discovery, tranquility, and bonding.
I wish for each of my Blogging Family, friends and family a wonderful, relaxing and blessed Christmas and may the coming year bring Good Health, much love and special moments! Horst sends
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