Hey All,
Took a ride to Homosassa, Florida today to visit an old friend of mine from my 1978 ROTC Summer Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The ride took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. I haven’t seen Dawana for over 39 Years! Dawana tried to reach out to me back in February and when I was at my brother’s in Orlando during Hurricane Irma, I found Dawana’s old message, so immediately responded and set up this 39 year reunion visit for today.
The first photo was sent to me by Dawana which was an old photo from 39 years ago from our class. I am the guy in the brown shirt in the center (2nd row) immediately behind Dawana who is in the center front. The last photo is a current one of us taken today and as you can see we haven’t changed a bit !
Thre second photo is from a creek in front of Dawana’s house were I had an unexpected encounter with an alligator. Luckily I am still alive and have both of my arms and legs and the alligator went quickly back into the creek! Never can be too careful in Gator Land!
The other 2 photos were taken near a corner pond located in Dawana’s beautiful lanai overlooking the water. The first photo is one of Dawana’s pet “ghost” goldfish and the other photo is one of Dawana’s pet turtles which she has raised for many years ever since it was just a little one. I askef Dawana if this turtle had a special name and Dawana said that she never named it! I think this is sad and feel we all should help Dawana out. So when you respond back it would really be appre ciated if you could suggest a catchy name for Dawana to call her pet turtle. I will share all your suggestions to Dawana.
All in all a good day catching up with old friends! Luv Gary
I asked my four year old; he thinks Tac is a great name. Good luck! π’
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Thanks for the suggestion and appreciate you stopping by! Gary
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I love the photos, Gary. So nice to connect with old friends. Mr. T comes to mind for a name.
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Yes it’s so nice to reconnect. Brings back old memories. Appreciate the name suggestion. Gary
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What lovely pictures! β€
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Thanks!
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It’s uplifting to see that you are getting out and about for some fun these days – as well as learning quite a bit about blogging in practically no time! Onward and upward.
Before I disclose my suggestion for a name, I want to share the following, found on warpaths2peacepipes dot com through Google:
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The meaning of the Turtle symbol signifies good health and long life. The turtle has great longevity living up to 150 years. … The hard shell of the turtle represents perseverance and protection.
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With that in mind, how about Terry-the-Turtle? I’m sure Terry is now happy in his role as guardian angel, looking down to offer protection and to encourage perseverance for both of you – and would be honored to have a long-lived namesake.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!
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This is so perfect Madelyn! Gary
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Glad you like it, Gary. Peace and love to you.
xx,
mgh
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Madelyn took the words right out of my mouth (fingers, in this case), so all I can do is second every word.
Terry the Turtle is such a great idea!
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Thanks koolkosherkitchen! I agree the name Terry would be perfect !
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Glad you like it,
Dolly
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It’s true. You haven’t changed a bitβstill the same smiles. And Terry the Turtle has to be it!
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Perfect …I like the choice of names !!
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I’m with Madelyn, Dolly and Peggy … the turtle has to be Terry! It was lovely to share your day with your friend and what a beautiful place she and her parents live in. I am sure, though that a new perfect home will present itself to them at the right time and that new owners who will cherish this place will come along at just the right time too. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, my friend β€οΈ
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Thanks Osyth and enjoy the rest of your weekend in France. Wish I was here right now with you enjoying some wonderful French wine, French bread and cheese admiring the French Alps ! Luv Gary
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Gary you would be so welcome any time .. and I fly with The Bean in the cabin with me courtesy of Air France who code share with Delta so if Lady Roxy were an issue she could come sample the cheese and treats here with The Bean. Honestly, please think about it. I plan to ring you this week anyway if it would suit you and at least you can hold the thought π
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Okay Osyth. Looking forward to hearing from you. Luv Gary
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Wow !!! you guys just haven’t aged a bit !!!! What is the secret ???
And, I have to admit… the name Terry did came to mind when reading your post. Have a great day π
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Thanks for stopping by Lynne. Appreciate the support on choosing the best name for my friend’s turtle. Have a great weekend. Luv Gary
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Yep, Terry it has to be πππ» What a lovely photo of you both today, the years fly by but with good friends ity like you never parted.
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You are so right. Terry would be happy that I am trying to move on and not just mope because of his death. I know he is in a better place and I will see him again someday. For now his spirit is with me to help me along the way. Life must go on … Luv Gary
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π If you have a moment, you might be interested to read my post A Visit To Dad’s Tree that I recently posted on this theme: http://wp.me/p6UDky-5G3 π
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Thank you Chris, just replied to your wonderful post. Thanks for sharing. Gary
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You’re welcome and thank you for your kind comment π
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I love the photos and they must jog good memories for you. Terry the Turtle gets my vote!
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Okay Eugenia. Appreciate the response ! Gary
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I’m pleased you had this reunion, Gary
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Thanks Derrick. Good to do this once in a while.
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I was going to suggest Mr. Earl as in “they often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl.” LOL
I’d be more inclined to name the fish after Terry. You can’t see it…but you know it’s there.
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Okay Mr. Earl, Appreciate the feedback !
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Terry for sure! what wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing!
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How wonderful that Dawana reached out and you connected. Teresita the turtle!
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Thanks for checking in Kerri. Yes it was nice for Dawana to reach out. Luv Gary
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I would ask Choppy for help, but I’m pretty sure she would just suggest “Choppy” as a name.
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