Wonderful Thanksgiving in Athens

We journeyed down to Athens, GA for the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with Douglas, Veronica, and - of course, Emilia.  On our way down we stopped to visit with Jube and Mary Ann Stryker in Doylestown, PA.  The trip down was pleasant (which wasn't the case for the return journey - believe what they say about Thanksgiving traffic!).

While in Athens, we spent most of our time with Emilia.  My, but she has grown!  Veronica and Douglas are wonderful parents - and Veronica is one fantastic cook.  We never had to worry about the quality of our meals.  Douglas is doing a great job with his new grill (even had an extra special grilled cheese sandwich from his grill).

Veronica and Douglas served a great Thanksgiving dinner for all of us, including Melina and her family. 

Since they will be spending Christmas in Mendoza, Argentina, Douglas and Veronica decided to purchase their Christmas tree early and decorate it.

All in all, it was a wonderful experience.  For some photos (mostly of Emilia), click here.

Herb Celebrates 90th Birthday

A week before the actual day, 19 friends of Herbert C. Pace, Jr., met at Cal's in West Springfield to celebrate Herb's 90th birthday.  With a large contingent from the Rochester area and from Springfield, Herb had a chance to review his many gifts (for some reason, everyone seemed to think he needed gin) and orate on his interest in reaching a 100th birthday.  Everyone had a great time and, per Herb's plan, were leaving their calendars clear for a similar dinner in 2021.Prior to the historic event, we, along with Allan, decided to renew our acquaintance with the Quadrangle museums and library in downtown Springfield.

Photos of both events are available by clicking here.