Hello Family and Friends,

Kenny and I have agreed to stop apologizing for a time between posts.  Why bother, it is always the same excuse.  We are just having fun, enjoying life, and continue to be grateful that we are healthy so that we are able to continue to have fun adventures in our RV.

Since starting as Work Kampers, we have been diligent in learning our new responsibilities.  Point South KOA is a very popular spot for travelers, is quite busy, but also a lot of fun.  This KOA is a Journey KOA and described (by KOA) “the perfect oasis after a  long drive on the road.”   Honestly who wouldn’t want to stop here?  Goodness, we have a full service coffee bar, wine tasting every night, pizza, chicken wings and draft ale that specifically goes along with pizza.  It is no wonder that we have so many returning customers!  They just won, again, the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2017.   We are very proud to be part of the summer season team.  Every evening it is like building a new village.   In the morning, most depart and the building of a new village begins anew.  So, it is always interesting.  We meet so many campers and they come from all over the world.  Check out the website:  www.pointsouthkoa.com.

We started working/training mid-April and left on June 1st to go to our middle daughter, Nikki’s, and our now new son-in-law, Dan’s, wedding.  The wedding is difficult to capture in words. Dan and Nikki planned each detail from start to finish and it can only be described as enchanting, magical, and honestly, amazing.

The venue was a perfect place for their wedding since they have hiked Mt. Washington on numerous occasions and that is where Dan proposed to Nikki.  Held at Hardy Farms in Fryeburg, Maine, which used to be a B&B, this property allowed for several of the wedding party to stay at the location of the wedding.  Other family and wedding party guests were able to stay at the Lodge which is on the same property.  The Lodge also housed several friends of the bride and groom that traveled from great distances to attend the celebration.  There was a trolley available to bring other friends and family from their North Conway lodging to the wedding.

Details for the wedding were “Martha Stewart” like.  Very elegant, very thoughtful.  From the flower petals that led to the arbor that Dan designed, to the packet of rose petals to toss at the newly wedded couple, to the memorial table showcasing those who have passed that the couple wished were there.  Their pictures were displayed on a moss and succulent display – so touching.  Dinner was delicious and held under a huge tent with rustic lighting and large heaters to ensure all were comfortable.  Dan and Nikki thought of everything!

Next, all were moved to the Barn to continue the celebration.  Great DJ and rocking music followed.  When the music and dancing ended, it was outside for a fire and s’mores.  The wedding favors were just perfect.  Since they both are avid gardeners, seed packets were appropo.  Nikki, Dan, and Zoe (our eldest daughter) painstakingly counted out seeds for each favor.  Purple basil, nasturtium, dill, sweet 100 tomatoes, sunflowers, marigolds, buttercrunch lettuce, and cucumbers were lovingly compiled into a textured envelope labeled: Let Love Grow.

We can safely say that a fun time was had by all!  I wish I had better pictures of the “dance off” between Evan (Brett and Kari’s 9 year old son) and Kenny.  Evan’s got the moves and Kenny took up the challenge.  I thought Kenny might keel over but he held his own with the talented Evan.

Nikki and Dan’s wedding was perfect and, as far as we know, neither of them ever turned into Bride or Groom Zilla.  Kenny and I are very happy to have Dan and his wonderful family formally join with ours.   We wish everyone could have attended this blessed event.

Ilona and Arthur, our new son-in-laws’ parents, have arranged for a reception in Poland where many of their family live.  We are looking forward to Nikki and Dan’s celebration in September and very excited about visiting Poland.

Upon our return to SC, we left to spent a few days exploring Savannah with our friends, Susan and Mark.  We celebrated July 4th along the river watching fireworks.  What a beautiful southern city!  The architecture is spectacular and learning so much about its history was fascinating.  We understand now that there is quite a bit of gang activity.  We don’t plan on ever visiting Savannah at night again, but it definitely is fun during the day and we will return before we finish our time in SC.

We know from conversations that many of our family and friends are dealing with some extremely difficult health and personal issues.  We continue to pray for you.  Stay positive, stay strong!

Until next time, we lift our wine glasses and toast to the newlyweds:

When children find true love, parents find joy.  Here’s to your joy and ours from this day forward.  Congratulations to the happy couple!  Anonymous