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I’m Outta Here

By pwsadmin / July 27, 2022 / Comments Off

I’ve always had a hard time making friends.I have my reasons. Growing up, I kept my Spina Bifida a secret.I kept the fact that I wore a diaper a secret. I tried to keep it all a secret.And now, I’ll try to tell you why. First, before I get started, nobody reading this knows the…

A Round To It

By pwsadmin / July 26, 2022 / Comments Off

I’ve been staying around the house here lately. The little garden I planted earlier in the year has produced all it will produce. —Better luck next year— The days have been hitting the ’90s each day.And each day, we bring the dogs in from the heat. My dog, “Tommy,” doesn’t like being inside. Not for…

Unpacking

By pwsadmin / July 25, 2022 / Comments Off

I haven’t posted since July 20th. I guess the trip wiped me out a bit more than usual.It was a great trip, though. I got up this morning a little before 6.I ate four pieces of Cheese Toast with my Cup of Coffee. I ate it on the front porch while I listened to the…

The Flora-Bama

By pwsadmin / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off

I ran across this photo from the year 2013. I remember the day well. I was at the Flora Bama, which is a Bar/Lounge/Club located on the Alabama and Florida line. Which is why the name: The Flora Bama. I was enjoying Oysters with my Niece and maybe a nephew.I think we ate 8 Dozen…

School Pranks

By pwsadmin / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off

7th Grade. I didn’t tell anyone that I had Spina Bifida or, more importantly to me, that I wore a diaper.I also had zero feeling in my Butt Cheeks. Back in the day, at school, kids played pranks and jokes. —All-the-time…I’m sure they still do it today. A famous “Prank” would be to tape a…

Home

By pwsadmin / July 18, 2022 / Comments Off

We made it safely to Home Sweet Home.

Mt. Airy 7/15/2022

By pwsadmin / July 17, 2022 / Comments Off

—Mt. Airy 7/16/2022— The Mayberry Meet-Up was a great success. Not a lot of people know this, but I am a shy guy in Social Situations.It takes a long while for me to warm up to people and actually bring myself to talk. The atmosphere here is special, though.I come out of my shell here…

Mt. Airy 7/14/22

By pwsadmin / July 14, 2022 / Comments Off

—Mt. Airy 7/14/22— We pulled in later than I expected to “The Mayberry Motor Inn.” The Mayberry Motor Inn is the Primary Location we “TAGS Fans” stay when visiting Mt. Airy, NC. I had planned on pulling in around Noon EST, but traffic on the Interstate was backed up in many areas. On my way…

Mt. Airy 2022

By pwsadmin / July 12, 2022 / Comments Off

—Lynns Trip To Mount Airy – 2022— My trip to Mt. Airy, NC., is coming up. This Wednesday, around 1 pm, Mom, My Aunt, and I will depart headed toward Mt. Airy for this year’s “Mayberry Meet-Up.” I’m looking forward to it. Many of you know that I am a big “The Andy Griffith Show”…

’80s Christmas Party

By pwsadmin / July 10, 2022 / Comments Off

The ’80s. My late brother Tony and I had to attend a Christmas Party hosted by one of mom’s friends. Tony and I thought that this one particular friend of moms was wealthy.At least in our minds, she was. She and her husband drove a ’40s-type vehicle. I’d say it was a “Triumph Roadster” if…

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